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O^NSISTIKG  OF  NEWLY 

WITH   AN   ADDITION    OF 

HYMNS  AND  PSALMS, 

r&OM   OTHER   AUTHORS, 

C^efaHy  adapted  for  the  use  of  Public  Worship,  an^ 
many  other  occasions. 


By  PAUL  HENKEL, 

Minister  of  the  Gospel. 


Ltt  all  things  be  done  decently  and  in  order.    1  Cor 
chapter  xiv.  verse  40. 

FIRST  EDITION, 


NEW-MARKET : 

Shenandoah  County  (Virginia.) 

PfetMTCB  IN  SOLOMON  HENKEU's  PRINTlNO,OFFICE, 

1816. 


^JDISTRICT  OF  VIRCINIJ,  io  wit  I 

^*#*#»»^  BE  IT  KKMEMBERED,  That  on  the 
t  L.  s.  *  second  day  of  January,  in  the  fortieth 
*######*  y^^""  ^^  ^^^  Independence  of  the  United  ^ 
States  of  America,  Solon\on  Henkel,  of  the  said  dis-  / 
trict,  hath  deposited  in  this  office  the  title  of  a  book, 
the  right  whereor"  he  claims  as  proprietor  in  the  words 
Sallowing,  to  wit  : — 

«*  Church  Hymn  Bnok.  mti  si  sting  of  newly  com- 
«*  posed  Hymns,  with  an  addition  of  Hymns  and 
*«  Psalms  from  other  authors,  carefully  adapted 
«<  for  the  use  of  public  worship,  and  many  otha: 
'«  occasions  ;    by  Paul  Henkel,  minister  of  the  1 
*«  gospel.        **  JLet  all  things  be    done  decently   I, 
«*  and  in  order.**  1  Cor.  chapter  14,  verse  40.— 
*«  First  edition.'* 
In  conformity  to  the  act  of  Congress  of  the  United 
States,  entitled   «'  an  act  for    the  encouragement  of 
learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and 
books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies, 
during  the  times  therein  mentioned  "  And  also  to  the 
4ct,  entitled  "  an  act  supplementary  to  an  act,  entitled 
an  act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing 
the  copies  of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to  the  authora 
and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  times  there- 
in mentioned  ;    and  extending  the  benefits  thereof  to 
the  arts  of  designing,  engraving  and  etching,  histori- 
cal and  other  prints." 

WILLIAM  MARSHALL, 

Clerk  of  the  District  of  Virginia, 


PREFACE, 


!    I>EAR  READER: 

I  can  assure  you  that  it  never 
!    was  my  intention  to  publish  a  book  of  this 
kind,  until  a  few  lueeks  before  I  began 
I    this  work.      A  feiv  years  ago,  I  ivas  re- 
I    quested  by  my  eldest  son,  Solomon  Henkel, 
(who  is  by  profession    a  Physician,)   to 
write  the   little  book  noio  in  circulation^ 
called  the  CHRISTIAN  CATECHISM, 
for  the  information  of  youth  in  the  know- 
ledge of  the  Christian  Religion  ;    which 
at  first  I  utterly  refused,  supposing  it 
,  would  be  labour  and  expense  in  vain,  that 
:  a  book  of  that  kind  icould  not  he  patron- 
ized. 

But  my  Son,  having  the  benefit  of  such 
a  book  stated  unto  himhy  several  Ministers 


jy  PREFACE. 

^fiJit  Gospel,  who  also  requestcdhim  to  J 
urge  me  to  the  task  (with  which  he  com^ 
plied)  being  confident  that  such  hooks 
would  he  received  by  many.  I  was  pre- 
vailed on  to  undertake  the  task  ;  but  lean 
say  with  good  conscience,  it  was  with 
great  reluctance. 

But  to  both  our  satisfaction,  I  was  much 
mistaken  in  my  opinion  in  the  matter  ;  for 
great  numbers  of  said  Catechism   were ' 
soon  disposed  off  in  this  and  other  states, 
Gud  continually  more  called  for. 

My  Son  having  such  success  in  dispos- 
ing of  said  Book,  and  in  the  same  time 
finding  that  the  few  Hymns  which  said 
Catechism  contained  :    as  Morning  and 
Evening  Hymns,  §'C.  tvere  well  appro- 
ved of,  he  was  thereby  excited  to  request 
meto  compose  this  Book:  which  at  first  re- 
quest  I  much  less  intended  than  composmg 
the  above-mentioned  Catechism,  consider- 
ing my  many  distant  labours  to  tvhich  I 
vias  exposed;    serving   as  an  itinerant 
Minister  at  the  same  time,  rendered  zt  a 
tnatter  impossible  in  my  view.     But  he  he- 
big  also  encouraged  by  several  of  the 


PREFACE.  Jt 

Ministers  of  the  Gosptl,  of  both  North 
and  South  Carolina,  who  considered  it  a 
necessary  perfmvnance.  I  was  repeatedly 
solicited  bt/  him^  until  I  undertook  thetask^ 
and  per  formed  as  you  mill  see  in  the  folloTjd^ 
ing  pages  : 

The  pi  a7-b  and  order  in  which  I  have  exe- 
cuted this  Book)  is  such  as  was  proposed 
to  liie  by  my  Son.  The  Hymns  and  Psalms, 
which  are  added  to  complete  this  system^ 
were  carefully  selected. 

It  loas  judged  necessary,  that  all  Hymns, 
of  alike  contents,  should  be  placed  together j, 
for  the  conveniency  of  those  who  use  them 
cither  in  public  or  private  worship^  TJie 
order  in  luhich  this  Book  is  adapted  for 
\public  worship,  may  be  discovered  from  the 
\arrangement  of  the  Hymns. 
I  The  reason  why  these  Hymns  are  suited 
\io  certain  portions  of  the  Holy  Scripture, 
jis,  because  such  order  anciently  teas  and  is 
\yet  observed  in  some  Christian  Churches  ; 
uand  they  who  wish  still  to  follow  that 
"or der,  will  find  a  conveniency  to  do  so  ; 
and  those  who  wish  not  to  observe  that 
^order^  will  find  nothing    therein  to  ini^ 


vr  PREFACE^ 

pedc  tlitm  in  using  these  Hymns  as  they 
may  see  cause. 

Now  dear  Reader,  after  having  inform^ 
ed  you  the  reason  of  my  publishing  this 
Book,  you  will  not  take  it  amiss  of  me  te 
admonish  you  to  read  ity  with  an  ardent 
ctnd  sincere  desire  to  be  edified,  and  I  doubt 
not  but  it  will  be  the  case.  Notwithstand- 
ing many  defects  may  be  discovered  in  this 
performance.  Yet  I  am  confident  it  con- 
tains no  erroneous  or  injurious  doctrine^ 
hut  the  real  order  and  plan  of  Salvation 
expressed  in  a  plain,  simple  and  familiar 
style. 

THE  AUTHOR/     | 

J^ew-Market,  Shenandoah  county,  ^ 
Virginia,  Dec.  20th,  1816»        £ 


TABLE 


CONTENTa 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS* 

page 

1  For  the  beginirng  of  Public  Worship  1 

2  Conclusion  of  Public  Worship  3 

3  After  pronouncing  the  blessing  3 

4  On  Sundays  in  Advent  'i> 

5  On  Christmas-days  12 

6  On  Sunday  after  Christmas-days  19 

7  On  New- Year's  day  21 

8  Sunday  after  New- Year  25 

9  tipiphany  Sundays  or  Manifestation  of  Christ  27 

10  Septuagesima  Sunday            "  40 

11  Sexagesima  Sunday  42 

12  Quinquagesima  Sunday  45 

13  The  first  day  of  Lent  47 

14  Sundays  in  Lent  49 

15  Maundy-Thursday  or  Thursday  before  Easter  61 

16  Good  Friday  63 

17  The  Feast  of  Easter  68 

18  On  Sundays  after  Easter              ^  72 

19  Ascension- Day  83 

20  On  Sunday  after  Ascension-day  84 

21  On  Whitsunday      .  86 

22  On  Whitsun  Monday  89 

23  On  Trinity  Sundays"  91 

24  For  a  Fast-day  in  time  of  war  149 

25  Thanksgiving  for  the  Restoration  of  Peace  152 

26  A  Fast-day  in  time  of  Plague,  or  other  }  ^^^ 

Ravages  of  Death  JT 

27  The  Litany  and  Suttrages  155 

28  Thanksgiving  for  delivery  of  the  Plague  &.c.  163 

29  For  the  Consecrating  of  a  Church  166 

30  On  tlie  first  Thursday  ^f  November  I70 


TABLE    OF    CONTENTS. 

31  Oidenng  Church  Wardens  or  Deacons 
'^t  Ordaining  of  Priests  or  Bishops 
>  On  Christian  Baptism 

Baptism  of  those  oftiper  years 
.  .1  On  Confession  of  Sin 
■j'o  For  the  Holy  Comin  union 

Beginning  of  Cate 

On  Confirmation 

For  Marriages 

Visitation  of  the  Sick 

Thanksgiving  after  sickness 

Death  and  Burials 

General  Judgment 

Of  heaven  and  future  happint 

Morning  Hymns 

Evening  Hvmns 

Table  Hymns 

On  the  Lord's  Pi'ayer 

On  the  Creation 

On  Redemption 

The  Fallen  State  of  Man 

Repentance  to  6r'od 

Delay  of  Repentance 

The  true  Christian  Faith 

The  Apostle's  Creed 

On  iustification 

On  Sanctification 

Spiritual  Wai^fare 

Watchin^^  unto  Prayer 

The  Christian  Life 

The  Imitation  of  Christ 

Union  with  (i'od 

On  Prayer 

Mercies  of  Ood 

Resignation  of  heart 

Bro*he'lv  Love 

Love  o'"  God  in  Christ 

Providence  o^"  ''^od 

Of  the  word  of  Go^ 


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X  TABLE   OF    CONTENTS* 

page 

70  Decrease  of  the  church  lamented  297 

71  Hopes  of  the  church  revival  29S 

72  Crosses  and  afflictions  299 

73  Praises  to  God  301 

74  i  e  Deum  Laudamus  305 

75  For  Civil  Officers,  as  Magistrates,  &c.  308 

76  For  a  meeting  of  a  Synod  or  convention 7         „_^ 

of  Clergy  ^        ^09 

77  For  those  who  are  imprisoned  311 
.78  For  those  who  are  to  be  executed  312 

79  Military  Hymns  313 

80  For  Seafaring  Persons  317 

81  Journeving  Hymns  319 

82  Inviting  322 

83  The  blessedness  of  Gospel  times  325 

84  In  time  of  storm  326 

85  In  time  of  continual  drought  328 

86  Thanksgiving  after  a  drought  329 

87  On  the  Ten  Commandments  of  Goc?  530 

88  The  glory  of  Christ  331 

89  On  a  Birth- Day  333 

90  Prayer  for  Ministers  334. 

91  Cradle  Hymns  335 

92  Beginning  oi  the  Psalms  of  David  337 

93  Pope's  Universal  Prayer  529 

94  Gloria  Patri  530 

95  Index  53J 


>f®«— — 


BEGINNING 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP- 


HYMN  I  — L.  M. 

! 

TTERE  blessed  Jesus,  we  appear  ! 

I  •*-*-  Thy  sacred  word  of  truth  to  hear  ; 

j  Draw  from  this  world  our  minds  to  thee, 
And  faithful  hearers  we  shall  be. 
2.  How  wretched  is  our  state  of  mind ! 
Our  hearts  how  stupid,  deaf  and  blind  ; 

(iThe  way  of  life  we  do  not  know, 

jNcr  have  we  pow'r  therein  to  go. 

I  3.  Thy  grace  to  us,  dear  Lord  afford,. 

JTo  hear  and  understand  thy  word  ! 
Lo,  here  we  wait  for  grace  divine^ 
Till  every  heart  be  truly  thine. 
'  4.  Without  thy  grace  we  hear  invain, 
,[n  doubts  and  darkness  we  remain, 
jrill  thou  art  pleased  that  light  to  give, 
That  light  in  which  our  souls  may  live 
A 


2)        BEGINNING  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP 

5.  We  pray  thee  Lord,  to  us  draw  near  ; 
Our  ieeble  prayer  and  praises  hear — 
According  to  thy  promise  Lord  ! 
We  wait  thy  spii'it  with  the  word. 
HYMN  II.— L.  M. 
For  tLe  same. 

T\EAR  Jesus  hevre  we  now  attend, 
■^-^  We  pray  thy  blessed  spirit  send  ! 
By  which  the  way  of  hfe  is  shown, 
And  all  thy  sacred  truths  made  known. 

2.  Prepare  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise 
And  fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  grace; 
Our  faith  increase,  our  love  perfect. 
And  in  the  way  of  truth  direct, 

3.  Cause  us  to  sing  with  one  accord 
To  thee  our  holy,  holy  Lord  1 

Until  we  see  thy  glorious  face, 
And  praise  thee  with  eternal  praise, 
HYMN  III.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TO  thee  O  Saviour  glory  be  ! 
Thibis  the  day  of  rest — 
On  which  we  join  to  worship  thee^, 
Thee,  O  thou  ever  bless'd  ! 

2.  This  is  the  day  the  Saviour  rose 
And  set  us  prisoners  free  ; 

The  day  which  the  Apostles  chose, 

The  day  of  re  st  to  be.  i 

3.  On  whichthe  christian  church  should  meet  1 
To  praise  our  gi-acious  Lord  ! 

To  worship  at  his  mercy's  seat, 
To  hear  and  lejjrn  his  word 


CONCLUSION  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP,     (o 

4.  Lord,  ^lere  we  join  thy  praise  to  sing  ! 
liord,  here  we  join  to  pray — 
To  worship  thee  our  Lord  and  King, 
Our  hfe,  the  truth,  the  way. 

Conclusion  of  Puhlic  Worship. 

HYMN  IV— C.  M. 

Ty^E  humbly  thank  thee  gracious  Lord, 

^  ^    Thy  blessed  name  we  praise  ; 
We  praise  thee  for  thy  holy  word 
And  every  means  of  grace. 

2.   O,  may  the  word  which  we  have  heard! 
Fill  us  with  holy  zeal, 
And  may  our  slothful  minds  be  stir'd 
To  seek  and  do  thy  will. 

o.  With  faith  and  love  fill  every  mind. 
With  reverence  and  fear, 
Cause  us  to  seek  until  we  find 
Thy  spirit  with  us  here. 

4.  Extend  to  us,  thy  gracious  hands, 
Bless  us  with  heavenly  grace — 

So  shall  we  live  to  thy  commands, 
And  walk  in  all  thy  ways. 

5.  Grant  us  thy  blessing  from  above  ; 
Dear  Lord,  before  we  part. 

So  shall  \^e  know  that  thou  art  love, 
And  feel  thy  grace  at  heart. 


B 


After  pronouncing;  the  Blessina;. 
HVMN  v.— L.  M. 
LE  S  S  us  dear  Lord,  departing  hence 
Bless  u?  when  v/e  attend  again. 


4)  AFTER  PRONOUNCING  THE  BLESSING. 

Support  our  lives  be  our  defence — 
Thy  blessing  and  thy  grace  remain. 
2.  Bless  us  with  wisdom,  health  &  peace, 
O  may  thy  grace  to  us  be  giv'n  ! 
When  this,  our  present  life  shall  cease, 
Then  let  us  be  the  heirs  of  heaven. 

HYMN  VI.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

lyrOW  we  depart,  we  sing  and  pray, 
-*^^  We  trust  to  heavenly  aid  ; 
The  Lord  will  keep  us  in  his  way, 
And  grant  us  all  we  need. 
2.  The  Lord,  his  blessing  will  renew 
To  all  who  trust  his  word  ; 
And  they  who  seek  his  will  to  do, 
Will  find  a  gracious  Lord  ! 

Hymns  adapted  to  the  Gospels  Sf  ApistleSy 

throughout  the  ecclesiastical  year. 

Firt  Sunday  in  Advent, 

G  :  Matth.  21,  v.  1  to  v.  9.— Psalm  18. 
HYMN  VH— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
r^OME,  O  thou  prince  of  glory  come  !      \ 
^^  O  dwell  with  us,  here  make  thy  home; 
To  all  the  nations  shew  thy  light, 
And  bring  the  way  of  truth  to  sight. 
2.     To  thee  is  known  all  we  do  need, 
Thou  art  our  comforter  indeed. 
We  give  our  hearts  and  minds  to  thee, 
O  may  thy  dwelling  with  us  be  ! 


FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  (5 

"3.  But  O,  thou  art  already  here  I 
Our  minds  and  senses  feel  thee  near— 
We  know  that  thou  art  good  and  kind. 
Thy  grace  works  sweetly  on  our  mind. 

4.  O  till  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love ! 
Teach  us  true  wisdom  from  above  ; 
Our  hearts  and  wills  to  thee  incline^ 
And  cause  us  to  be  wholy  thine. 

5.  Direct  our  minds  in  all  thy  ways  ; 
Oar  tongues  imploy  to  shew  thy  praise—^ 
So  shall  we  serve  thee  as  we  ought 

In  all  our  actions,  words  and  thought. 

6.  Grant  us  thy  blessed  spirits  aid. 
By  which  our  feeble  minds  are  stay'd  ! 
Increase  our  hope,  confirm  our  faith, 
And  make  us  faithful  unto  death. 

7.  With  heav'^nly  aid  our  souls  revive, 
In  faith,  and  truth,  and  love  to  thrive, 
Till  we  with  holy  Angels  sing  : 
Hosannah  to  the  Lord  our  king. 

HYMN  via.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

COULD  we  O  Saviour  worthy  be  ! 
Thou  Sovereign,  Lord  and  King- 
As  to  receive  and  welleome  thee 
Who  dost  salvation  bring. 

2»  All  nations  for  thy  coming  wait 
And  wish  to  know  thee  near  ; 
Let  Zion  open  every  gate, 
Till  thou  O  King,  appear  ! 

3.  Thy  Zion  streweth  forth  her  Palms 
T»  ornament  thy  vray  ; 

AS 


6)  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

And  we  will  worship  thee  with  Psalms, 
And  humbly  sing  and  pray. 

4.  Our  souJs  are  nourishkl  by  thy  grace, 
To  praise  thee  is  our  theme  ; 

Our  hearts  are  filPd  with  thankfullness/ 
We  bless  and  praise  thy  name. 

5.  How  great  has  thy  compassion  been. 
Thou  Saviour  of  mankind — 

When  all  the  world  lay  dead  in  sin 
And  no  relief  could  find; 

6.  Then  did^st  thou,  mighty  Saviour  come, 
To  set  us  prisoners  free  ! 

To  ransome  us,  to  take  us  Iwme, 
To  be  and  dwell  with  thee. 

7.  We  praise  thee,  O  thou  mighty  one, 
Thy  mercies  we  adore  ; 

To  thee,  O  Saviour,  thee  alone ! 
Be  praise  for  ever  more. 

E  :  Rom.  13,  v.  11,  to  v.  U.—Psalm  121. 
HYMN  IX— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
TXTE  are  by  the  Apostle  taught^ 
^  ^   And  in  his  doctrine  see. 
How  carefull  every  christian  ought 
In  all  their  lives  to  be, 

2.  The  dk)spel  biings  the  truth  to  sight, 
And  spreads  a  bright  display  ! 

And  ignorance  like,  as  the  night. 
Thereby  is  drove  away. 

3.  This  blessed  light  to  us  is  sliowDy 
O  may  it  shine  within^ 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.     (7 

To  make  our  state  by  nature  known, 
And  feel  the  weight  of  sin. 

4.  Yet  sure  Salvation  thro''  the  blood 
Oi'  Jesus  we  obtain  ! 

Tnd  thus  restor'd  unto  our  God, 
And  made  his  own  again. 

5.  Then,  O  ye  christians  pray  be  vrise  ; 
Exert  your  inmost  pow  V — 

Strive  from  the  sleep  of  sin  to  rise, 
Awake  and  sleep  no  more. 

6.  The  night  is  past  and  fully  spent. 
Let  works  of  darkness  cease  ; 

The  blessed  light  that  Jesus  sent 
Creates  establishd  peace. 

Second  Sunday  in  Advent. 

G  :   Luke  21,  v.  25,  to  v.  SG.^Psalm  89. 
HYMN   X.— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
'^T'E  nations^  who  on  earth  do  dwell, 
•*■   Hear  what  the  Saviour  doth  foretell ! 
Great  signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be  ; 
Distress  and  great  perplexity. 

2.  Darkness  shall  hide  the  glorious  Sun, 
And  blackness  s\m\Vl  obscure  the  Moon  ! 
Yea,  every  star  wiU  cease  to  shine. 

And  all  their  glitt'ring  rays  decline. 

3.  The  hearts  of  men  shall  fail  with  fear. 
Waiting  for  things  that  shall  appear  : 
The  seas  with  great  convulsion  roar. 
The  heavens  shake  w^ith  all  her  nowV, 


3)     SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

4.  Then  shall  the  mighty  Saviour  come 
In  glory  power  and  wisdom  ; 
Ye  faithful  then  look  up  on  high, 
And  see  your  great  redemption  nigh. 

5»  Notice  the  Saviours  Parable, 
Behold  the  fig  tree  shews  full  well  : 
When  she  puts  forth  her  tender  bough, 
The  summer  then  is  near  ye  know. 

6.  Thus  when  these  noted  signs  ye  see 
With  all  the  Saviour^s  words  agree, 
Then   may  ye  fully  understand  : 

The  Saviour's  kingdom  is  at  hand. 

7.  Dear  Lord,  prepare  us  for  the  day, 
May  we  be  wise  to  watch  and  pray  ! 
Prepare  us  Lord,  to  stand  the  test, 
And  share  the  blessing  with  the  bless'd. 

E  ;  Rom.  15,  v.  4,  to  v.  13.— Psalm  96. 
HYMN  XL— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
/^  OD'S  faithful  promises  are  sure, 
^^  Afford  us  life  and  vital  pow^r ; 
Our  aid,  our  comfort,  trust  and  hope 
Inal*  aftictions  bears  us  up. 

2.  This  is  the  word  by  which  we  live, 
What  consolations  will  it  give  ! 

True  peace  and  joy  the  humble  mind 
In  these  bless'd  promises  shall  find. 

3.  No  greater  blessings  can  be  known, 
No  greater  mercies  can  be  shown: 
To  understand  that  precious  word, 

Is  to  rejoice  in  Christ  the  Lord. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  (9 

4.  O!  let  us  then  with  patience  wait, 
God's  promises  are  sure  and  great  : 
His  gifts  and  graces  from  above 

Will  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

5.  We  bless  and  praise  the  Saviours  name, 
By  whom  this  great  salvation  came  ; 
With  all  the  nations  sing  his  praise 

And  thank  him  for  his  saving  grace. 

Third  Sunday  in  Advent* 

G:  Matth.  11,  v.  2,  to  v.  11 Psalm  97. 

HYMN  XII— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

hear 
esuswere, 
Sent  his  Disciples  for  to  know 
Their  Saviour  Christ,  and  own  him  too, 

2.  When  they  to  Christ  enquiring  came. 
He  bid  them  go  to  John  again 
And  shew  to  him  where  they  had  been, 
And  tell  the  wonders  they  had  seen. 

3.  The  blind  are  made  to  seethe  light. 
The  dead  to  feel  his  pow^r  and  might ; 
The  deaf  to  hear  the  dumb  to  talk^ 
Thelepres  cleansM,  the  lame  to  wa'k. 

4.  The  poor  they  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Which  heals  the  soul  of  every  woimd ; 
They  learn  to  know  the  way  of  peace, 
The  v/ay  to  endless  happiness. 

5.  How  happy  and  howbless'd  are  they 
Who  kaow  that  Jesus  is  the  way, 


WHEN  John  in  prison  came  to 
How  ffreat  the  works  of  Jesui 


10)  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENTr 

They  bear  the  cross  and  are  resign'd 
To  follow  Christ  with  heart  and  mind. 
6.  Should  we  not  praise  the  Lord  our  king  ? 
Who  did  salvation  to  us  bring. 
Who  pities  men  the  fallen  race, 
And  came  to  make  them  heirs  of  grace. 


E  :  1  Corinth.  4  v.  1,  to  v.  5— Psalm  4. 
HYMN   XIII.— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
\  S  faithful  shepherds  of  the  Lord 
-^  Must  we  accounted  be, 
Who  minister  and  teach  the  word 
With  real  sincerity. 

2.  No  more  the  Lord  himself  requests 
Than  to  be  just  and  true, 

And  ever  act  as  for  the  best 
As  far  as  we  do  know. 

3.  Though  we  are  oft  reproach'd  &  blamM 
When  wf^  rlo  as  we  ought, 

But  .0!  the  truth  can  ne'er  be  sham'd 
Or  to  dishonour  brought. 

4.  Our  thoughts  and  actions  all  are  known, 
To  him  who  judgeth  right; 

The  Lord  who  knows  what  e'er  is  done 
Brings  all  thinj2:sto  the  light. 

5.  O  let  us  then  with  patience  wait ! 
And  watch  with  humble  pray'r, 

TiU  God,  whose  ways  are  just  and  straiglit, 
111  righteousness  appeai*. 


(11) 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

G  ;  John  1,  v.  19,  to  v.  28— Psalm  14^. 
HYMN  XIV.—C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

THE  Priests  and  Levites  sent  to  John^ 
They  ask'd  of  him  to  know  : 
Art  thou  the  great  Messiah  come  ? 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  to  show. 

2.  Art  thou  EUas,  tell  us  plain^ 
What  office  dost  thou  bear  ? 
We  must  report  to  those  again  : 
Those  who  have  sent  us  here. 

3.  The  Jews  supposed  John  to  be 
Their  Saviour  and  their  Lord ! 
But  John  replied  1  am  not  he^ 

I  only  bear  record. 

4.  As  the  great  Prophet  hath  declarM^ 
I  am  the  v^oice  that  cry, 

Mv  voice  is  in  the  deserts  hejird  : 
Your  prince  of  life  is  nigh. 

5.  Prepare  your  gracious  Lord  to  meet ! 
Submit  Minto  his  ways  ; 

And  truly  humbled  at  his  feet. 
Obtain  his  pardoning  gi-ace. 

6.  O  !  could  we  be  like  unto  John^ 
Submissive,  humble,  meek, 

To  honour  none  but  christ  alon^ 
And  i^one  but  Mm  to  seek. 


12)    FOUTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

E  :  Philip  4,  V.  4,  to  v.  7— Psalm  US. 
HYMN  XV.— S.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 

REJOICE  ye  in  the  Lord! 
Ye  christians  one  and  all, 
Rejoice  ye  in  his  sacred  word, 
Obey  his  blessed  call* 

2.  Be  ye  possessed  with  love. 
Affectionate  and  kind_, 
Endow'd  with  graces  from  above 
And  the  bless'd  Saviour^s  mind. 

3»  The  Lord  himself  is  nigh^ 
Who  careth  for  your  cares, 
Your  ev'ry  wants  he  will  supply 
And  hear  your  humble  prayVs. 

4.  Our  pray'rs  and  our  request 
He  certainly  will  hear. 
Each  cross  will  serve  to  make  us  bless'd, 
That  here  on  earth  we  bear. 

6.  Eternal  joy  and  peace 
Shall  ever  more  be  giv'n, 
When  we  possess  such  life  and  gi'ace 
We  taste  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

The  nativity  of  our  Lord,  or  the  Birtlv- 

Day  of  C  HRisT,  commonly  called  Christmas -day, 

G  :  Luke  2,  v.  1  to  v.  14— Psalm  45. 

HYMN  XVI.— L.  M. 

FOE  THE  GOSPEL. 
J   ONG  did  both  Kings  and  Prophets  wait 
^-^  To  see  the  Lord  of  glory  great 


CHRISTMAS*  (13 

Appear,  to  answer  that  great  end, 
To  prove  the  fallen  sinners  friend. 

2.  Of  him  the  prophets  long  foretold, 
The  fathers  wisli'd  him  to  behold  ; 
Him  all  the  nations  did  desire 

And  Angels  wish'd  him  to  admire. 

3.  Their  prophecies  are  now  fulfilled, 
The  glorious  mystr^y  is  reveal'd : 
The  child  is  born,  the  son  is  giv'n. 
The  prince  of  life  is  come  from  heav'n. 

4.  His  name  is  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
The  great  and  everlasting  word  : 

He  came  to  execute  the  plan. 
To  save  the  fallen  race  of  m.an. 

5.  He  is  the  Lord  from  heaven  come, 
Our  human  nature  to  assume  : 

Our  sins  to  bear,  his  blood  to  shed. 
Yet,  bruise  and  crush  the  serpents  head. 

6.  He  left  his  dorious  throne  above. 
And  comes  with  pity  grace  and  love  r 
He  comes  to  call  the  sons  of  men, 
And  turn  them  to  their  God  again. 

I    7.  We  praise  thee,  O  thou  king  of  peace  I 
I  Who  art  our  life  and  righteousness  ; 
i  Thou  virgin  son,  thou  David's  star  : 
I  Ko  creature  can  thy  love  declare. 
I    8.  All  such  are  truly  dead  in  sin, 
j  Who  feel  themselves  not  mov'd  within^ 
To  join  with  chiistians  here  on  earth, 
I  To  shew  and  praise  the  Savioui's  birtk. 


14)  CHRISTMAS. 

9.  Let  all  who  dwell  with  hosts  •n  high  ! 
Eengao'e  his  praise  to  magnify  ; 
With  all  the  efforts  they  can  raise, 
Thus  Join  to  sing  the  Saviours  praise. 
HYMN  XVII.— L.  M. 
For  the  same. 

■yrrHILST  Shepherds  kept  their  flocks 
^^  by  night, 

An  Angel  cloath'd  with  pow'r  and  light,    . 
Did  to  the  Shepherds  there  appear 
Which  fill'd  their  minds  with  dread  &  fear, 

2.  But  to  their  comforts  thus  he  said, 
Dear  Shepherds  be  ye  not  affraid  : 

I  have  a  message  unto  you, 

Exceeding  jo^^ful,  great  and  true.  .4 

3.  This  day  is  born  in  David's  town,         f 
The  mighty  prince  of  great  renown  ; 

The  Lord  and  Saviour  of  mankind 
In  Bethlehem  ye  shall  him  find. 

4.  There  he  is  in  a  manger  laid. 
And  there  to  human  view  display 'd  ; 
He,  who  hath  all  at  his  commands, 
Js  there  a  babe  in  swathing  bands. 

5.  There  to  an  ang'lic  host  appeared, 
And  thus  their  songs  of  praise  were  hear'd: 
All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 

Who  brings  to  us  salvation  nigh. 

6.  O  happy  news  sent  down  from  heav'n  ! 
^Since  peace  to  man  on  earth  is  giv  n  ; 
<^ood  will  from  God  to  man  shall  be. 

And  blessings  to  eternity. 


CHRISTMAS.  (15 

HYMN  XVIII— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TM MANUEL  we  sing  thy  praise, 
■*■  Thoa  prince  of  life,  thou  spring  of  grace : 
We  worship  thee  with  one  accord, 
Thou  virgin  son,  thou  Lord  of  Lords. 
%  We  join  with  heav'nly  hosts  to  be, 
Employed  with  those  who  worship  thee  ; 
Since  long  it  hath  been  our  request, 
That  thou  should'st  come  O  wellcome  guest. 

3.  How  often  since  the  world  was  made,  . 
Have  many  for  thy  comming  pray'd  ! 
The  fathers  and  the  Prophets  were, 
Desirious  that  thou  should'st  appear. 

4.  With  ardent  zeal  for  thee  did  look 
That  king  and  shepherd  of  thy  flock, 
That  man  who  so  well  pleased  thee, 
Who  worshiped  thee  with  Psaltery. 

5.  0  may  the  Lord  from  Zion  come 
To  break  our  bands  and  take  us  home  ! 
May  we  relief  by  him  obtain  ! 

That  Jacob  may  rejoice  again. 

6.  Now  thou  art  come,  as  we  have  pray'd. 
And  in  a  stall  and  manger  laid ; 

The  world  by  thee,  is  cloath'd  and  fed, 
Thou  hast  not  vv^here  to  lay  thy  }aead. 

7.  Thy  dwellings  are  of  meanest  kind. 
Yet  all  the  heavens  they  are  thine  ; 

A  human  breast  affords  thee  food, 
Tho'  Angels  worship  thee  their  God. 

8.  The  seas  they  bound  at  thy  commands 
And  thou  art  decked  with  swathing  bands ; 


16)  CHRISTMAS. 

Thou  art  our  God,  yet  deign^st  to  be 
Exposed  to  want  and  poverty. 

9.  Thou  art  the  fount  of  ev'ry  bliss, 
And  yet  exposed  to  great  distress : 
All  nations  help,  art  thou  alone, 
Thou  seekest  help  but  findest  none. 

10.  We  praise  thee,  O  thou  ev^r  bless'd  \ 
Our  praises  are  to  thee  address-d  ; 

If  Angels  join  to  praise  thy  name. 
Sure  we  are  bound  to  do  the  same. 

E  ;  Titus  2,  v.  11  to  v.  14.— Psalm  24. 

HYMN  XIX.— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

THE  bless'd  and  saving  grace  of  God 
Doth  plainly  now  appear; 
The  Gospel  trutli'^s  are  understood, 
By  all  who  wish  to  hear. 

2.  Such  light  and  knowledge  as  we  need, 
That  is  on  us  bestow'd, 

That  which  enlightens  us  indeed,  z 

To  know  the  living  God.  I 

3.  This  grace  that  hath  salvation  brought, 
It  proves  the  saving  means  ; 

And  thereby  we  are  likewise  taught, 
To  mortify  our  sins* 

4.  Ungodliness  and  worldly  lust 
They  must  be  crucified, 

And  evVy  base  desire  must  i 

By  christians  be  denied. 

5.  A  holy  godly  life  to  live, 
Must  be  our  care  and  aim. 


SECOND   CHRISTMAS.  (17 

And  for  eacli  blessing  we  receive 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 
6.  This  saving  grace  affords  us  hope^ 
And  knowledge^  love  and  powV, 
And  we  with  confidence  look  up 
To  Jesus  ever  more. 

Second  Christmas. 

G  :  Luke  2,  v.  15  to  v.  20.— Psalm  2. 
HYMN  XX.— C.  M. 
FOR    THE  GOSPEL. 
/^  Mighty  God,  thou  virgin  son  ! 
^^  Jesus,  my  Lord  and  King ! 
Thou  art  my  Saviour,  thou  alone, 
Who  dost  salvation  bring  : 

2.  Not  any  who  on  earth  do  dwell; 
Not  Kings  of  might  and  pow'r  ; 
Nor  Angels  who  do  far  excel, 
Could  save  us  ev^r  more. 

3.  Such  as  the  fallen  Angels  are, 
Such  was  our  wretched  case. 
Condemned  to  hoiTor  and  dispair 
And  infinite  disgrace. 

4.  The  covenant  that  Adam  breke, 
Has  caus'd  our  wretched  state  : 
And  thus  we  leel  the  heavy  yoke 
Of  sin  and  all  its  weight. 

5.  But  O^  thy  mercy  and  thy  love  ! 
And  grace  for  us  designed : 

Will  ever  more  eftectual  prove. 
To  change  the  carnal  mindt 
B  % 


18)  SECOND  CHRISTMAS. 

HYMN  XXI.—L.  M. 

For  the  same. — John  1 . 

TESUS  thou  everlasting  word  ! 

*^  Almighty  God  and  Sovereign  Lord  : 

Who  art  from  all  eternity  ? 

All  things  were  made  and  fonn'd  by  thee* 

2.  Ahou  art  the  Lord  of  Earth  &  Heav'n, 
By  thee  eternal  life  is  giv'n  : 

Thou  art  the  great  and  shining  light 
Which  brings  the  way  of  truth  to  sight. 

3.  Jesus,  the  glorious  son  of  God, 
Took  on  himself  our  flesh  and  blood  ; 
When  he  was  born  the  Virgin's  Son 
To  make  the  sons  of  men  his  own. 

4.  That  mighty  word  is  come  to  view, 
Which  Men  nor  Angels  never  knew ; 
Till  in  the  flesh  it  was  reveal'd 
And  all  the  prophecies  fullilPd. 
5.  That  blessed  word  to  me  reveal 
My  Lord  !  and  let  me  taste  and  feel 
That  powerful  word,  and  light  divine. 
With  life  and  grace  in  me  tc  shine. 

E  :  Titus  3,  V.  4,  to  v.  7.— Paalm  8. 

HYMN  XXIL— L.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

WHEN  Jesus  did  from  hcav'n  decend, 
He  came  to  be  the  sinners  friend  ; 
Was  mov'd  with  pity,  love  and  grace 
To  save  the  human  fallen  race, 
2.  It  was  the  kindness  of  our  God, 
A  precious  gift  on  us  bestow 'd — 


SUNDAY  AFTER  OHRISTMAS.  (19 

To  let  us  know  that  Jesus  is, 

Our  life,  our  way  and  righteousness. 

3.  A  doctrine  of  the  greatest  worth: 
The  son  of  God  appeared  on  earth, 
When  he  assum'd  oiu*  flesh  and  blood 
And  saerific'd  himself  to  God. 

4.  Was  it  the  Angels  great  delight  ? 
To  view  that  wondVous  glorious  sight  : 
The  son  of  God  in  flesh  array'd 

For  which  both  Kings  and  Prophets  pray'd. 

5.  How  highly  thankful  then  ought  we 
To  him,  our  grucions  Saviour  be  ! 
AVho  is  our  life  and  righteousness, 

Our  everlasting  joy  and  peace. 

Sunday  after  Christmas  Day. 

G  :  Luke  2,  v.  33,  to  v.  40.— Psalm  40, 
HYMN  XXIIL— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
Thou  from  all  eternity  ! 
Who  did'st  decend  to  come  and  be 
An  infant  brought  before  the  Lord, 
As  was  directed  in  liis  word. 

2,  Thy  presence  caus'd  thy  Saint's  rejoice : 
They  with  thanksgiving  raisM  their  voice, 
To  see  the  Lord  whom  they  had  sought 
Into  the  Holy  Temple  brought. 

3.  That  which  is  to  the  world  unknown 
To  ev'ry  seeking  soul  is  shown  ; 

They  vv^ho  do  humbly  seek  their  God, 
Shall  have  s^ch  grace  on  them  bcstow'd 


O 


20)  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

4.  Ood's  counsels  they  are  traly  great, 
Yet  such  as  humbly  on  him  wait  ; 

To  such  the  Lord  will  still  unfold, 
As  unto  Simeon  of  old. 

5.  Their  Lord  and  Saviour  they  shall  find 
They  see  him  with  the  eye  of  mind  ; 
Their  hearts  with  faith  and  hopes  are  fill'd, 
Thus  is  their  Lord  to  them  reveaPd. 

6.  But  sorrow  mingle  with  their  joys, 
And  otherwise  their  mind  employs  : 
As  was  the  Virgin  Mary's  case, 

Tho'  she  embraced  the  king  of  peace. 

7.  Her  darling  son,  was  Christ  indeed, 
Who  came  to  crush  the  Serpants  head, 
But  O,  the  tooth  that  pierced  his  heel ! 
What  sorrows  it  caus'd  her  to  feel. 

8.  As  Simeon  there  had  prophecied. 
Her  dearest  son  was  crucified  ; 

The  sight  thereof  it  was  a  dart, 

A  sword  that  pierc'd  her  tender  heart. 

9.  Thus  we  rejoice  and  mourn  again. 
Our  joys  and  hopes  are  oftimes  slain ; 
But  still  our  faith  and  hope  increase. 
Till  we  depart  this  world  in  peace. 

E  :  Gal.  4,  v.  1,  to  v.  7.— Psalm  41. 
HYMN  XXIV.— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
T\TE  cannot  be  the  heirs  of  grace 
^  ^  By  merits  of  self-righteousness  ; 
In  all  we  do  we  cannot  find 
That  which  subdewsthe  carnal  mind. 


THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST.       (21 

2.  Though  train'd  and  tutor'd  by  the  law^  ij 
We  still  remain  in  fear  and  awe ;  'i 
All  we  can  think,  or  say  or  do 

Cannot  create  the  heart  anew. 

3.  It  cannot  make  a  foe  a  child^ 
Nor  yet  to  God  be  reconciPd ; 
That  poison  which  remains  within^ 
Will  keep  the  mind  enslavM  to  sin. 

4.  But  God  had  laid  a  better  plan 
To  save  the  helpless  race  of  man^ 
It  was  his  only  blessed  son 

Could  save,  and  none  but  him  alone. 

5.  Thus  when  the  time  was  all  complete, 
The  tiaie  the  Lord  himself  had  set  ; 
The  Saviour  came  and  shed  his  blood 
And  died  to  make  us  heirs  of  God. 


The  Circumcision  of  Christ,  §-  Neicyears 

Day. 

G  :  Luke  2,  v.  21.— Psalm  78. 

HYMN  XXV.—C.  M. 

FOR,  THE  GOSPEL. 

DID'STthouO  Saviour!  condecend 
To  take  a  human  birth  ? 
Thou  art  our  great  and  dearest  friend 
That  ever  was  on  earth. 

2u  To  make  attonements  for  our  guilt. 
As  justice  did  demand  ; 
When  circumcis'd  thy  blood  was  spilt 
And  shed  by  human  hand. 

3.  At  the  first  shedding  of  thy  blood 
Salvation  was  began  ; 


22)     THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST. 

When  thou,  who  art  the  Mighty  God 
Was't  circumcised  as  man, 

4.  Sweet  is  the  sound  of  thy  bless'd  name ! 
Where  e'er  it  is  applied  : 

Thou  art  thy-self  become  the  same 
What  thy  name  signified. 

5.  Thy  blood  became  the  saving  means 
For  all  the  human  race  : 

To  cleanse  them  from  their  countless  sins. 
And  make  them  heirs  of  giace. 

6.  What  great,  what  condecending  love  1 
Did  the  dear  Saviour  .show, 

When  he  left  all  the  heav-ns  above 
To  save  us  here  below. 

HYMN  XXVI— C.  M. 
Ft)r  JSewyear, 

GRANT  US  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray ! 
The  comming  year  to  spend  ; 
The  year  which  we  begin  this  day. 
In  thee,  our  God,  to  end. 

2.  Our  will,  our  hearts  and  minds  renew, 
As  time  renews  each  year — 

May  all  we  think,  or  say,  oi'  do. 
Be  done  with  holy  fear. 

3.  In  mercy  Lord,  we  pray  forgive 
The  evils  we  have  done  ; 

And  may  we  to  thy  ^lory  live 
The  year  that's  now  begun. 

4.  Thro'  all  the  year  that  now  is  gone 
The  Lord  prOv'd  always  kind  ! 

The  love,  which  God  to  us  has  shown, 
Is  more  than  we  can  mind. 


THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHKIST.      (23 

5.  How  many  of  our  fellow-men  ! 
Last  year  were  calPd  away  ; 
And  we  |>ermitted  to  remain 

To  see  the  present  day. 

6.  O  may  the  year,  that  now  commence 
Thus  prove  a  year  of  grace  ; 

And  it  we  should  be  callod  hence, 
May  we  depart  in  peace. 

HYMN  XXVIL— L.  M. 

for  the  *Q!me.— Luke  13. — G,  7„  8, 

'T^HE  Christian  Church  sliould  well  partake 
•*•  The  parable,  the  Saviour  spake, 

To  shew  the  Jews  their  wretched  state, 

And  what  would  shortly  be  their  fate. 

^.  Such  fig-trees,  which  in  Vineyards  grow, 

And  carefully  attended  to  ; 

Ought  in  due  time  their  fruit  to  yield. 

Like  stores  of  corn  from  a  good  field. 

3.  Such  was  the  Jewish  nations  case. 
Whilst  they  had  all  the  means  of  grace  ! 
Like  as  the  fig-tree  on  good  ground. 
So  did  Gud's  grace  to  them  abound. 

4.  But  when  their  fruits  were  truly  sought 
And  their  works  proven  which  they  wrought, 
All  was  corrupted,  base  and  mean  ; 
Their  best  devotions  were  but  sin. 

5.  And  as  the  master  gave  command, 
Let  not  that  barron  fig-tree  stand  ; 
His  orders  w^re  to  cut  it  down, 

Why  should  it  cumber  so  much  ground  ? 


i84)       THE  CIRCUMCISION  OP  CHRIST. 

6.  This  to  the  Jews  was  well  applied, 
Their  horrid  crinaes  for  vengeance  cried  ; 
Then  God  had  threatened  in  his  word 
To  cut  them  off  by  fire  and  sword  : 

7*  But  Jesus  merits  intercedes, 
And  like  as  the  vinedresser  pleads  : 
O  spare  them,  but  another  year  I 
The  stroke  of  justice,  Lord  forbear. 

8.  I  will  reproof  and  warn'ings  give, 
And  shew  them  how  their  souls  may  live 
But  if  they  still  dispisethy  grace 
Then  let  strict  justice  take  its  place, 

9.  Our  Church  it  is  a  Vineyard  too. 
As  all  her  ordinances  shew  : 
And  we  are  plac'd  therein  to  be 
And  there  to  grow  like  as  the  tree. 

10.  But  if  our  duties  we  neglect, 
What  better  then  can  we  expect  ? 
If  we  neglect  and  still  refuse : 
We  perish  like  the  stubborn  Jews. 

E  :  Gal.  3,  v.  23  to  v.  29,— PsalmllO,  r.  130.  tor  17«, 

HYMN  XXVIII.— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

THE  way  of  life  remained  conceal'd 
To  all  the  human  race, 
Until  the  Saviour  was  reveaPd 
Who  purchas'd  pard'ning  gi-ace. 
2.  The  moral  law  was  never  giv'n 
To  be  the  saving  means ; 
To  fit  us  for  the  courts  of  heav'n, 
Or  cleans  us  from  our  sins. 


1 

1 


I 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  NEWtEAR.     (25 

3    The  law  can  never  work  that  love 

That  forms  the  mind  anew* 

But  jadge,  condemn  and  still  reprove 

In  ail  we  think  or  do. 
4.  But  v/hen  that  true  and  living  faith 

Is  to  the  heart  applied  ; 

Then  as  the  great  Apostle  saith: 

We  shall  be  justified. 
I    5.  All  male  and  female,  Jew  and  Greek, 

And  cv'ry  bond  and  free  ! 
;  And  all  who  for  salvation  seek^ 
I  The  heirs  of  grace  shall  be. 
I    6.  Thus  made  the  heirs  of  grace  indeed 
;  In  spirit  circumcis'd  : 

With  xVbram  and  his  faithful  seed^ 
I  For  which  we  were  baptis'd. 

On  the  first  Sunday  after  Newyear. 

G  :  Malth.  3.  v.  13,  to  v,  17,— Psalm  110, 
I  HYMN  XXIX.— C.  M, 

j  FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN  Jesus  unto  Jordon  came, 
And  was  baptized  by  John  : 
I  There  it  was  prov'd  he  was  the  same 
Who  should  for  sin  attone. 

2.  He  was  baptiz'd,  but  not  as  they 
I  Who  are  of  sinful  race  : 

He  had  no  sin  to  wash  away, 
'  To  make  him  heir  of  grace. 

3.  Repentance  sure  he  needed  not, 
I  His  life  was  pure  indeed  : 

I  C 


2^)    FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  NEWYEAIi. 

And  he  had  neither  stahi  or  spot 
Of  which  he  need  be  freed. 

4.  Why  then  did  he  there  to  attend, 
And  why  was  he  baptiz'd  ? 

It  was  to  answer  that  great  end, 
For  which  it  was  devis'd  : 

5.  This  was  the  ordinance  alone 
Which  was  for  to  ordain  : 

That  great  Hi^h  Priest  who  should  attone 
For  all  the  guilt  of  men, 

E  t  1  Pet.  4,  V.  12,  to  V,  19.— P^alm  34. 

HYMN  XX.X.— C.  M. 

Foj^  the  Epistle. 

WHEN  times  of  troubles  are  at  hand 
The  best  that  we  ean  do, 
Is  to  obey  the  Lord's  command 
And  prove  his  promise  true. 

2.  As  gold  is  in  the  furnace  tried 
And  cleans'd  from  filth  and  dross  ; 
Thus  we  are  purg'd  and  purified 
By  bearing  Jesus'  Cross. 

3.  We  can't  expect  the  crown  to  wear, 
Which  Christ  in  heav'n  will  give. 

If  we  refuse  the  Cross  to  bear. 
Whilst  here  on  earth  wc  live. 

4.  We  must  submit  our  cause  to  God, 
And  yield  to  do  his  will  ; 

He  lets  us  feel  his  chast'ning  rody 
But  gi-uits  his  blessing  still. 

5.  To  be  reproach'd  for  Jesus  sake, 
proves  lum  to  be  our  Lord  ; 


THE    EPIPHAKY.  (^t 

His  Cross  and  suff 'rirrgs  to  partake^ 
Will  have  a  great  reward. 
6.  Then  let  us  look  beyond  the  grave 
Where  all  our  suft'Vings  cease  ; 
Great,  are  the  treasures  we  shall  have 
In  everlasting  peace. 

27ic  Epiphany,  or  manifestation  of  Christ. 

G  :   Matth,  2,  v.  1,  to  v.  12.— Psalm  149, 
HYMN  XXXL— L,  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
r\  King  of  Glory,  David's  son ! 
^^  Why  has't  thou  come  and  left  thy  throne_j 
The  curse  and  cross  of  rnan  to  bear. 
Brouo'htthee  !  O  Prince  of  Glory  here, 
2»  Thy  place  of  birth  was  Rethlehem, 
The  plac€  was  held  in  lOw  esteem  ; 
A  place  where  none,  a  king  would  seek : 
None  but  the  humble  and  the  meek. 

3.  But  yet  thy  glory  was  made  known^ 
And  to  the  distant  nations  shown  ; 

A  strange  a  glorious  shining  star 
Brought  those  who  sought  thee  trom  a  far. 

4.  The  nations  who  desir'd  to  see 
Thy  face,  are  come  to  wrorship  thee ; 
Tho  they  are  heathens,  yet  they  bring 
Rich  oiY'rings  unto  thee  their  king. 

5.  But  greater  treasures  than  they  brought 
Such  they  in  tliee  their  saviour  sought : 
Thy  love  to  know,  thy  grace  to  gain 
Rewards  them  fully  for  their  pain. 


28)  THE    EPIPHANV. 

6.  O  happy  where  it  is  the  case  ! 
That  sinners  seek  for  saving  grace  ; 
Such  treasures  they  with  thee  shall  find 
Which  proves  their  joy  and  peace  of  mind. 

7.  Trio^  mighty  kings  and  haughty  foes 
The  progress  of  thy  word  oppose: 
Thy  Light  shall  shine  from  sea  to  shore^ 
Thy  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more* 

8.  Thy  kingdom  and  its  righteousness 
Affords  eternal  life  and  peace  : 

My  offering,  I  to  thee  will  bring, 
Grant  me  thy  treasures,  O  my  king  ! 

For  E  :    Isaiah  60,  v.  1,  to  v.  6.— Psalm  72  . 

HYMN   XXXII— L.  M. 

Fo7^  the  Epistle. 

ARISE  and  shine  thy  light  is  come^ 
O  Zion  1  now  thy  Lord  appears. 
That  gracious  light  dispels  the  gloom 
Of  all  thy  doubts,  thy  dreads  and  fears. 
2..  Though  darkness  covers  all  thy  land, 
Anci  ignorance  doth  vail  thine  eyes  ; 
Yet  at  the  mighty  Lord's  command 
Tliat  light  shall  to  all  nations  rise. 

3.  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore 
Shall  the  bless'd  Saviour's  name  be  spread 
And  such  as  knew  him  ne'er  before 
Shall  own  him  as  their  king  and  head. 

4.  Glad  off'rings  shall  al!  nations  bring, 
And  worship  at  his  gracious  throne  ; 
Adore  their  Lord  and  Sovereign  King, 
And  make  his  grace  to  sinners  kno\N  n. 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIpHANy.    (29 

5.  Remotest  nations  on  the  earth 
Shall  hear  and  feel  the  Gospel  word  : 
Tlijsc  of  rciiowo  and  nobler  birth 
Shai'  Iminbly  bow  to  Christ,  their  Lord, 

6.  Pj.jr  straying  souls  shall  find  their  God^ 
And  know  their  snis  to  be  for  giv'n, 

And  sanctified  through  Jesus'  blood  : 
They  shall  be  made  the  heirs  of  heav'n. 


First  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

G  :  Luke  2,    v,  24,   to  v.  52.— Psalm  13, 
HYMN  XXXIII —C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
'VKTB.B^  Jesus  in  the  temple  stay'd, 
^  '    When  he  was  but  a  youth ; 
And  there  his  fathers  will  obey'd  : 
To  hear  and  teach  the  truth. 

2.  He  was  by  his  dear  mother  sought, 
Who  felt  herself  forlorn  ! 

She  sought  him,  but  she  found  him  not^ 
Which  caused  her  to  mourn. 

3.  She  sought  him  first  among  the  friends 
And  hop'd  him  there  to  see  ; 

But  Jesus  not  always  attends 
Where  he  is  thought  to  be. 

4.  But  when,  like  Mary  we  pursue 
To  seek  him  where  he  is  : 

Like  Mary  we  shall  find  him  too, 
And  know  his  offices. 

5.  He  came  to  do  his  fathers  will 
And  make  solvation  known  : 

C  2 


SO)    FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER,  EPiPHANY. 

The  plan  apd  order  to  reveal 
In  which  it  must  be  done. 

6.  Could  I  like  Mary,  feel  distressVl 
When  absent  from  his  face  ; 

My  soiil  could  never  be  at  rest 
Till  I  could  feel  his  grace. 

7.  Then,  like  as  Mary  I  should  fmd 
My  comforts  all  renewVl  : 

Faith,  hope,  and  joy  and  peace  of  mind^ 
And  union  with  my  God. 

E  :  Rom.  12,  v,  1,  to  v.  6— Psalm   50. 
HYMN  XXXIV.— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
nn  O  be  a  holy  sacrifice 
-*-    Is  what  each  christian  ought, 
As  tlie  Apostle  testifies  : 
In  action,  word  and  thought. 

2.  The  powVand  faculties  gf  mind, 
And  all  the  soul  desires, 

Must  be  to  have  the  icill  resign'd 
To  all  the  I^ord  requires. 

3.  Each  member  of  the  body,  should 
Thus  have  their  rule  and  guide, 

To  act  and  do  the  best  they  could. 
Be  ever  more  cmployVl  : 

4.  The  heart  must  be  within  renewVI. 
Endowed  with  heavenly  grace  ; 
Conform^  unto  the  living  Goci 

And  all  his  righteous  ways. 

5.  The  world  with  all  its  great  esteem 
Real  christians  won't  pursue  ; 


1 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EHPHANY.    (Sj( 

To  serve  tlie  Lord  is  all  their  aim 
As  well  as  they  can  do. 
6»  The  christian  humble^  low  and  meek. 
Will  find  cstabllsh'd  rest  ; 
They  find  such  treasures  as  they  seek, 
Which  makes  them  truly  blessM. 

Second  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
G  :  John,  2,  v.  1,  to  v.  11.— Psalm  128. 
HYMN   XXXV.— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 
^O  such  is  bicssM,  their  marriage  day_, 
-*'-   Who  hum.bly  to  their  Saviour  pray, 
To  be  with  them,  and  to  attend  : 
To  be  their  guest,  their  Lord  and  friend. 

2.  God,  who  ordain'd  our  marriage  state.- 
Provides  for  us  in  evVy  fate,  \ 
To  him  is  known  all  we  do  need, 

Our  wants  he  will  supply  indeed, 

3.  Should  he  appear  to  hide  his  face, 
Yet  the  rich  bounties  of  his  grace 
Arc  ever  present,  ever  near, 

Tho'  they  do  not  always  appear. 

4.  The  truth  of  thi«  we  may  be  taught  ^ 
The  miracles  that  Jesus  w^rought 

In  Cana-town  of  Galilee, 
Sufficient  proof  thereof  may  be. 

5.  His  counsels  and  his  deep  decrees 
No  eye  of  human  creature  sees ; 

His  wondVous  %cays  are  best  reveaPd/ 
WhtJrehis  dear  pro;:nise  is  fulfilPd, 


82)  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANV 

6.  O  let  us  then  by  faith  endure  ! 
Till  all  our  trials  shall  be  o'er, 
Then  by  experience  we  shall  know 
What  Jesus  for  his  friends  wih  do. 


E  ;  Rom  12,  v.  7  to  v.  16,— Psalm  119,  v.  1,  to  v.  24. 

HYMN  XXXVL— L.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

G  Precious  gilt  from  (iod  above  ! 
To  be  possessed  with  christian  love  ; 
The  greatest  joy  the  soul  can  iind  : 
That  is  to  have  the  Saviour's  mind. 

2.   Such  christians  are  to  all  a  friend, 
To  others  need^s  they  will  attend  ; 
They  live  not  for  themselves  alone, 
But  teel  for  those  who  grieve  and  mourn. 

S.  Their  hearts  with  kind  affections  iiows, 
And  they  are  kind  to  friends  and  Iocs  ; 
They  help  in  evVy  time  of  need, 
And  prove  to  all  a  friend  indeed. 

4.  They  teach,  admonish  and  advise, 
Without  deception  or  disguise  : 
They  are  sincere  in  all  they  do, 

In  all  th  Jir  deaiings,  just  and  true. 

5.  They  have  the  cause  of  God  at  heart, 
They  strive  to  act  the  christian  part ;  ^ 
And  every  office  they  do  bear  ^ 
They  execute  with  holy  fear. 

6.  U,  blessed  souls  in  such  a  state  ! 
Who,  their  blessVl  Saviour  immitate  ; 
How  blessM  and  happy  will  they  be 
With  Christ  to  all  eternity. 


(33) 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPlPHANy. 

G:   Mit'h,  8,  V-  1  to  v.  13,— Psalm  38. 
HYMN  XXXVII,— L,  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 
'T^HE  leper  in  his  painful  case 
-*-    Trusts  to  the  Saviours  pow^r  and  grace  ; 
He  soon  was  made  to  feci,  and  know 
What  Jesus  by  his  word  could  do. 

2.  The  pain  and  anguish  he  did  feel, 
Which  none  on  all  the  earth  could  heal  ; 
Was  soon  removVl,  and  done  away  ; 
Soon  as  to  Jesus  he  did  pray. 

3.  SVnen  my  whole  state  of  mind  I  view^ 
[  find  I  am  a  L^pertoo  ; 

A  Leper  of  the  vilest  k;nd, 
And  no  relief  or  cure  I  find. 

4.  I  'j,m  deiird  in  evVy  part, 

And  pam  and  anguish  lills  my  heart : 
M.V  very  soul  is  tiird  with  sin 
And  I  must  cry,  unclean,  unclean. 

5.  Bat  as  my  Saviour  passes  by, 
Then  like  the  Leper  I  will  cry  : 

Lord  !  tiiou  can-st  cure  me  if  thou  vA\t  I 

0  !  cleanse  my  sou?  fiom  sin  and  guilt. 

!  6.  My  great  Pliycisicn  Christ  shall  be 
X  >  cleanse  ray  soul,  and  set  me  free, 
iVn  1 1  shall,  kiiow  his  love  and  povv'^r, 
IVnd  praise  and  thank  him  ever  more. 

E:  Rom.  12,  v,  17,  to  v.  21.— Psalm  98. 
i  HYMN  XXXVIII.— C.  M, 

j  For  the  Epistle. 

[PO  be  at  peace  with  evVy  man 

1  ^    Each  faithful  soul  desires. 


34)  FOUP-TH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY, 

For  which  they  do  the  best  they  can, 
Like  as  Saint  Paul  requires. 

2.  Their  aim  is  not  revenge  to  seek, 
Nor  yet  in  malice  live : 

But  like  their  Savioirr  humble  meek, 
And  freely  will  forgive 

3.  To  wrath  and  spite  they  give  no  place 
But  keep  their  Lord  in  view  ; 

They  pray  for  his  renewing  grace 

To  bear  Iiis  Image  too.  | 

4.  Their  charity  to  all  extends, 

They  feel  for  other^s  grief,  j 

They  pitty  foes  as  well  as  friends,  ;! 
And  pray  for  tlieir  relief. 

5.  They  help  i'n  evVy  time  of  need  ;  j 
And  with  a  liberal  hand  ;  j 
The  naked  eloath,  the  hungry  feed,  , 
As  Jesus  gave  command.  | 

6.  O  may  the  Lord  impress  my  mind  | 
With  love'^and  christian  faith,  j 
To  be  affectionate  and  kind 

As  the  Apostle  saith»  j 

The  fourth  Sunday  after  Epiphany.    | 

G  ;  Matth.  8,  v.  23,  to  v.  27.-^P5alm  107.         i 
HYMN  XXXIX.— C.  M.  j 

FOE  THE  GOSPEL.  | 

/HEN  the  distre?s^d  Disciples  were 


\^' 


On  raging  billovr 3  tossM. 


Their  ip.jnd  were  filPd  with  dread  and  fea^ 
They  gave  themselves  for  lost. 


i  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.  (35 

2.  But  O,  how  soon  the  seas  obey  VI  ! 

TVhen  Jesus  spake  on  board  ; 

iow  soon  her  blasts  and  storms  were  laid 

Xt  his  commanding  word. 

'|3.  When  troubles  like  the  swelling  waves 

Ippress  our  ("eeblc  mind, 

fet  when  we  cry,  O  Saviom'  save  ! 

)elivVenee  we  shall  find. 

^1-.   Should  we  be  drove  by  wind  and  tide  ■ 

ind  beaten  from  tlie  cape  ; 

['he  Lord  Vv  ill  ever  more  provide 

1  way  for  our  eseape. 

Is.  Our  faith  however,  weak  it  is  ! 

!y"e  shall  not  quite  dispair  ; 

Che  Lord  who  gave  his  promises 

jVill  always  hear  our  prayer. 

'6.  Dear  Lord,since  thy  dear  Church  below 

B  like  a  ship  on  Sea, 

Vhich  oft  is  di-iven  to  and  fro 

n  much  perplexity. 

|7.  Cahn  tliou,  her  mind  in  all  alarm 

iud  aid  her  weak  eflbrt, 

fonduct  her  safe  thro'  every  storm 

Po  reach  the  happy  Port. 

E:  Rom.  13.  v.  8,  to  v,  10.— Psalm  41, 
HYMN  XL._L.  M, 
:  For  the  Epistle. 

^ifT  is  a  duty  Christians  owe 
jKr  o  love  and  serve  their  lellow-men^^ 
%o  better  service  do  we  know, 
l^ur  peace  of  conscience  to  maintain. 


36)   FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  BPIPHAT«Y. 

2.  GocVs  perfect  law  is  not  obeyed, 
Nor  yet  the  least  command  fulfill ; 
The  best  that  can  be  dene  or  said 
Leaves  men  but  failing  creatures  still. 

5.  But  O  the  soul  !  from  God  inspirit 
With  grace  divine  and  heav'nly  love, 
Hath  all  w^hat  e'er  the  law  requirM, 
Completed  by  the  hand  above. 

4.  That  law  is  written  in  the  heart, 
Which  acts  and  moves  by  love  and  gi'ace 
The  mind  is  bound  in  every  part 
To  God,  and  ail  his  righteous  ways. 

6.  This  law  exceeds  all  other  laws, 
No  better  heav'n  to  man  could  give ; 
This  law  is  love,  and  moves  and  draws 
The  mind  to  God,  in  him  to  live. 

The  fifth  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

G  :  Matth.  13.  v,  24  to  v.  30,— Pseilm  139, 
HYMN  XLL— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

YE  Christian  men  pi-ay  notice  well  I 
Our  Saviour  in  tha  Parable 
DocG  clearly  prove  and  plainly  show^. 
What  Satan  in  the  Church  can  do. 

2-  The  Church  is  to  a  field  compared, 
W^ell  cultivated  and  prepared  : 
And  where  the  Gospel  truth  is  b^levVl, 
There  is  the  Gospel  seed  receivV!. 

3.  But  when  the  vvaXchmen  fall  to  sleep, 
And  they  neglect  their  guard  to  keep, 


;  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.    (87 

:  The  enemy  soon  interfer's, 
And  sows  the  field  with  seeds  of  tares. 

4.  Such  ever  was  the  Churches  case, 
;  The  formal  Christian  void  of  grace  : 

'  Is  like  the  tares  among  the  wheat, 
((When  rightly prov'd  is  but  a  cheat. 

5.  But  lest  the  wheat  be  pluck'd  up  too, 
'  The  tares  among  the  wheat  nii.i£t  giow : 

I  There  to  remain  till  harvest  day, 

'  Till  they  are  search'd  and  cast  away. 

6.  This  Parable  will  shew  us  plain, 

I  That  Saints  and  Sinners  will  remain  ; 

'  As  members  of  his  Church  and  State, 

!  Till  Jesus  comes  to  separate. 

'    7.  How  careful  then  ought  we  attend  ! 

j  To  watch  and  pray  unto  the  end  ; 
Till  all  our  trials  shall  be  past, 
Lest  we  should  prove  but  tares  at  last. 


E  :  Coi.  3,  V.  12,  to  v.  17.— Psalm  133. 
HYMN  XLIL— S.  M. 
:  For  ihe  Epistle. 

\  TN  unity  and  peace, 
'  -*"  O,  may  I  ever  live  ! 
,  And  not  in  strife  or  bitterness, 
jBut  bear  and  to  forgive.- 
2.  May  :  I  of  Jesus  learn ! 
A  meek  and  humble  mind  ; 
And  may  it  be  my  chief  concern 
To  be  for  ever  kind. 

D 


38)    SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHA^NY. 

§.  May  I  with  patience  bear  \ 
What  may  be  laid  on  me  ; 
Not  in  presumption  or  dispair  : 
In  neither  let  me  be. 

4.  The  workings  of  thy  love ! 
And  powV  of  grace  divine, 
Can  fit  me  for  thy  courts  above 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

5.  O  t  may  the  Gospel  word, 
With  all  the  means  of  grace, 

Fit  me  to  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ! 
To  serve  thee  all  my  days. 

The  sixth  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 

G  ;   Matth.  17,  v,  1  to  v.  9.— Psalm  84. 

HYMN  XLIII— C,  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 

fTtTHEN  Christ  was  on  the  mount  reveaPd 

^^   In  his  Disciples  view. 
Their  hearts  with  dread  and  fear  was  fill'dj 
With  joy,  and  wonder  too. 

2.  Their  feeble  eyes  could  scarce  behol.d 
The  brightness  of  his  face; 

The  Sun  with  all  his  glory  could, 
.Dart  no  such  glorious  rays, 

3.  To  prove  that  Jesus  was  the  Lord, 
EUas  did  appear ; 

And  Moses  bore  the  same  record, 
Whilst  both  conversed  him  there* 

4.  A  gracious  voice  from  heaven  came  : 
This  is  mine  only  son  1 


SIXTH  Sunday  after  epiphany.  (39 

Gi^^c  praise  and  honour  to  his  name, 
And  make  his  glories  known. 

5.  Should  we  not  wish  with  him  to  dwelP 
And  view  him  ever  more  ; 

Like  the  Disciples,  hear  and  feel 
His  glory,  love  and  pow  V. 

6.  Can  such  a  sight  of  Christ  below 
Transport  our  souls  with  love  ? 

Far  greater  joys  will  He  bestow, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 


E :  2  Peter  1.  v.  16  to  v  21,— Psalm  19, 
HYMN  XLIV.— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

/^  OD^S  word  of  prophecies  are  giv'n, 
^^  His  counsels  to  reveal  ; 
More  firm  and  sure  than  earth  or  heav'n. 
They  stand  and  never  fail. 

2.  This  word  is  like  the  morning  star,    |{^ 
Just  glaring  thro^  the  skies  ! 

IFirst  shews  its  dawning  from  afar. 
Until  the  Sun  arise. 

3.  More  piercing  than  the  purest  light, 
It  casts  a  heavenly  ray  ; 

Dispells  the  powr  of  darkest  night, 
And  turns  it  into  day, 

4.  As  all  the  Prophets  prophecied. 
Inspired  from  God  above, 

All  are  fulfilPd  and  verified 
As  circumstances  prove. 


(40  SEPTUAOESIMA  SUICDAY'. 

5.  As  Moses  in  his  day  declared, 
And  all  the  fathers  shew'd  ; 
The  Lord  oi'  hie  has  now  appear'd 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 

6.  May  I  unto  this  hght  give  heed  ! 
Since  none  but  this  alone 

Can  be,  the  hghtofUfe  I  need  : 
To  make  the  Lord  my  own. 

The  Sunday  called  Septua^esima,  or  the 

third  Sunday  before  Juent. 

G  ;  Matth.  20.  v.  1  to  v.  16 Psalm  141. 

HYMN  XLV.—L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

IN  Parables  the  Lord  doth  shew, 
What  Gospel  Ministers  must  do — 
How  to  perform  their  duty  well, 
We  find  here  in  this  Parable. 

2.  The  Church,  a  Vineyard  of  the  Lord  .- 
Those  who  he  sends  to  teach  his  word^ 
They  labour  in  his  Vineyard  here  ; 
They  have  the  charge,  the  trust  and  care. 

g.  God,  to  erect  his  Church  on  earth, 
The  Vineyard  of  the  greatest  worth  ; 
Thus  did  his  labourers  early  send, 
That  sacred  Vineyard  to  attend. 

4.  And  as  the  passage  plainly  shews, 
The  call  was  first  unto  the  Jews  : 
AVhen  Priests  and  Levites,  taught  &  shew'd 
The  laws  and  ordinance  of  God. 


SEFTUAGESIMA   SUNDAY.  (41 

5.  They  minister'd  as  they  were  taught, 
i  But  otherwise  they  laboured  not ; 
Till  they  did  first  with  him  agree, 
And  know  whattheir  reward  should  be. 
:    6.  Tiiose  who  hav^e  not  the  cause  at  hearl_, 
•  Do  with  reluctance  act  their  part ; 
And  as  a  penny  for  the  day 
Such  hirelings  do  teach  and  pray. 
I    7.  Not  only  unto  Jacobs  race 
'  Did  God  reveal  his  plan  of  grace  ; 

But  after  many  years  were  past, 
;  The  Gentiles  too  were  called  at  last. 

8.  The  call  they  did  wiihjoy  embrace^ 
To  be  intrusted  with  such  grace  ; 

In  such  a  call  to  serse  the  Lord, 
It  was  to  them  a  great  reward. 

9.  They  ask'd  not  what  shall  we  receive  ? 
As  a  support  on  which  we  live — 

They  trust,  the  word  and  promises, 
And  act  their  part  with  willingness. 

10.  They  teach,  admonish  and  reprove, 
And  all  they  do  is  out  of  love ; 

They  act  with  fervency  and  zeal, 
And  God  rewards  their  labours  well. 


E  :    1  Cor.  9,  v.  2t  to  chap.  10,  v.  5.~Psalm  39. 
HYMN  XLVL— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle: 
SUPPORTED  by  especial  grace, 
^-^  And  by  superior  powV  upheld. 


42)  SEX  AGE  SIM  A   SUl^DAT/ 

The  faithful  christian  runs  his  race, 
To  gain  the  victVy  and  the  field. 

2.  But  O,  how  foolish  and  unwise  t 
Could  it  be  truly  said  to  be  ? 

For  those  who  fain  would  gain  the  prize 
And  yet  not  striv  e  for  mastery. 

3.  To  gain  the  never  fadipg*  crown, 
Each  reigning  sin  must  be  subdu'd  ; 

The  haughty  spirit  must  come  down,  | 

And  yield  unto  the  ways  of  God.  1 

4.  The  soul,  with  carnal  mind  beset,  | 
Can  never  speed  in  holiness : 

But  still  oppress'd  with  evTy  weight 

Of  sin,  and  burthens  of  distress.  | 

5.  All  candidates  for  Glory  must,  1 
Be  watching  unto  constant  pray'r — »  | 
To  crucify  their  pride  and  lust,  | 
If  they  desire  the  crown  to  wear.  I 

6.  may  I  be  wise  to  act  my  part,  ^ 
And  evermore  be  on  my  guard, 

To  watch  and  pray  with  all  my  heart, 
And  wait  the  comming  of  my  Lord. 

The  Sunday  called   Sexagesima,  or  the, 

Seco?td  Sunday  before  Lent. 
Q  :  Luke  8,  v.  4  to  v    15,— Psalm  119,  v  89  to  t  113- 
HYMN  XLVII.— C.  M. 
FOR   THE  GOSPEL. 
A    Sower  that  goes  forth  to  sow, 
-^  Far  diff'rent  soils  he  finds  ; 
Such  is  the  case  with  Preachers  too 
They  preach  to  different  minds. 


SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY.  43) 

2.  Some  minds  are  like  the  trodden  way. 
That  can't  receive  the  grain  ; 

Tho'  they  attend  to  hear  and  pray, 
They  hear  the  word  in  vain. 

3.  With  such  does  Satan  act  his  part, 
Like  birds  of  prey  devour ; 

He  takes  the  word  soon  from  their  heart/ 
That  it  can  have  no  pow'r. 

4.  And  some  are  like  the  stony  soil, 
Which  soon  shoots  forth  its  blade ; 
First  they  believe,  and  hear  a  while, 
But  soon  they  shrink  and  fade. 

5.  At  first  it  is  a  joyful  news, 
The  Gospel  truth  to  hear  ; 

Bttt  O,  it  answers  not  their  views, 
The  Saviour's  Cross  to  bear. 

6.  Some  are  just  like  that  kind  of  ground . 
A'l  fill'd  with  thorns  and  brier  ; 

Their  hearts  with  carnal  cares  abound— 
The  world  is  their  desire* 

7.  Tho'  they  are  made  to  hear  and  feel, 
The  need  of  Saving  Grace  ; 

Yet  to  support  their  haughty  will. 
They  keep  their  sinful  place. 

8.  Great  God,  how  cautious  should  we  be  f 
To  keep  still  on  our  guard  ; 

To  watch  and  pray,  to  search  and  see 
That  we  may  be  prepar'd. 


44)  SEXAGESIMA    SUT^DAY. 

E:  2  Cor,  11.  v,  19  to  chap.  12,  to  v.  9.— Psalm  ^7, 
HYMN  XLVIII.— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle, 
npHE  faithful  servants  oi  the  Lord, 
-*-    Who  teach  the  plam  and  simple  word  : 
Are  always  tempted,  always  tried, 
Distressed  and  vext  on  ev'ry  side. 
1 2.  Such  \yas  the  first  ApostFs  fate, 
As  sacred  writings  do  relate ; 
And  all  their  faith  ml  partners  meet, 
The  like  reward  and  equal  treat. 

3.  Oitimes  they  are  falsely  accus'd, 
And  therefore  slanderM  and  abus'd  ; 
When  th^y  endeavour  to  discharge. 
Their  office  to  the  world  at  large. 

4.  The  Gospel  is  the  purest  light, 
It  brings  the  sacred  truth  to  sight ; 
Bat  where  the  truth,  its  beauty  shows, 
There  Satan's  Kingdom  will  oppose. 

5.  The  Servants  of  the  Saviour  are 
Expos'd  to  danger,  dread  and  fear  ; 
Continual  conflicts,  war  and  strife 
Attends  the  course  of  all  their  life* 

6.  Expos'd  to  wants  of  pv'ry  kind, 
Bistress'd  in  body  and  in  mind — 
Esteem'd  as  rnen  of  meanest  worth. 
As  the  off-scourings  of  the  earth. 

7.  Oftimes  as  Pilgrim's,  here  they  roam^  i 
No  certain  stay,  or  Place  of  home  ;  f 
The  chief  reward  they  hope  to  have, 

Is  that^,  ^vluch  is  beyond  the  grave 


(45) 

The  Sanciaij  called   Qumquagesimay   or 

the  next  Sunday  Lefore  Lent. 

G  :  Luke  18,  v.  31  to  v.  43.— Psalm  102. 

HYMN  XLIX.^L.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

A  Certain  beggar,  poor  and  blind, 
A  needy  creature  as  we  find , 
Whose  heart  was  filPd  with  woe  and  grief^ 
Cried  to  the  Saviour  for  reUef. 

2.  He  cried,  O  blessed  David's  son  ! 
My  mournful  case  to  tliee  is  known  ; 
O  pitty  me,  grant  me  my  sight ! 
Restore  to  me  that  wanted  light. 

3.  Tlio'  he  was  blind,  yet  he  could  hear. 
And  knew  that  his  dear  Lord  was  near : 
He  cried,  and  pray'd,  and  would  not  cease 
Till  he  had  vented  his  distress. 

4.  Wlien  once  our  blindness  we  do  feel;, 
I  Our  grief  no  longer  can  conceal  ; 

!  Then  like  the  Beggar  we  shall  cry 
jTo  Jesus,  e'er  he  passes  by. 

i  5.  Are  we  rebuk'd,  we  cry  the  more. 
Till  Jesus  manifests  his  pow'r — 
We  shall  not  cease  until  we  know  : 
That  we  are  hear'd,  and  answered  too. 
6.  Then,  like  the  Beggar  we  shall  be. 
Once  we  were  blind  but  now  we  see  : 
Our  darkness  turned  into  day, 
And  follow  Jesus  in  his  way. 


*^4^)  aUINftUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

E;  1  Cor.  13,  V.  1  to  v.  13— Psalm  15. 
HYMN  L  — L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
/^OULD  I,  with  tongues  of  Angels  speiak 
^^  With  all  the  eloquence  of  men  ! 
And  not  the  love  of  God  partake, 
All  my  profession  would  be  vain. 

2.  I  should  belike  the  sounding  Brass^ 
Or  like  the  tinkling  of  a  Bell  ; 
And  should  I  for  an  Angel  pass^ 
It  would  not  save  my  soul  from  Hell. 

8.  Had  I  the  gifts  of  prophecy, 
And  all  the  mysteries  reveaFd, 
Yet  in  my  sins  I  be  to  die, 
Unless  my  heart  with  love  is  filPd. 

4.  Had  I  such  faith  as  could  remove 
The  greatest  mountains  from  their  place  ; 
Yet  all  in  vain,  till  christian  love 

Is  wrought  in  me,  by  saving  grace. 

5.  If  all  my  goods  the  poor  to  feed. 
With  my  concent  was  freely  giv'n  / 
But  without  charity  indeed, 

I  never  should  be  fit  for  heav'n. 

6.  My  body  given  for  to  burn. 
To  make  attonements  for  my  sin — 
I  should  be  like  a  varnish'd  urn, 

That  which  hath  nought  but  filth  within.' 

7.  O,  may  that  precious  gift  of  God  ! 
True  charity,  that  grace  divine — 

In  all  my  heart  be  shed  abroad, 

And  seal  me  Lord  for  ever  thine.-  i 


(47) 

Tkt  first  Bay  of  Lent,  commonly  called 

Ash-  Wedn  esday. 
G  :  Matth.  6,  v.  16  to  v.  21.— Psalm  12, 
HYMN  LI— CM. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
lyrOT  in  deception  or  disguise 
^^  Must  christians  last  or  pray; 
Bat  taK:e  their  blessed  Lord's  advice^ 
Which  is  a  different  way. 
2-  The  heart  with  godly  sorrow  fill'd, 
Need  never  make  a  show  ; 
Their  state  of  mind  will  be  reveal'd, 
In  all  they  act  and  do. 

3.  They  who  are  well  convincM  of  sin, 
Will  feel  a  deep  distress  ; 

Yet  differ  not  from  other  men, 
In  their  external  dress. 

4.  Their  fasting,  pray'r  and  abstenence. 
Are  fervent,  and  sincere  ; 

They  will  not  act  with  mere  pretence, 
Sad  countenance  to  wear. 

5.  God  will  not  pay  a  true  regard, 
To  such  a  borrowed  face  ; 

Nor  grant  the  future  ^eat  reward 
To  those  who  mock  his  gi'ace. 

6.  The  Lord  is  not  to  be  deceived, 
All  things  are  in  his  view  ; 

Our  pray'rs  by  him  are  not  received,, 
Unless  our  hearts  be  true. 


.48)  ASK-WEDNESDAY. 

For  E  :  Joel  2,  v.  12  to  v.  17 Psalm  Uo, 

HYMN  LII— C.  M. 

Fo7^  the  Epistle. 
n^URN  ye  to  mc,  thus  saith  the  Lord, 
-■-    Ye  who  have  gone  astray — 
Your  cries  and  mournings  shall  be  heard, 
And  not  be  cast  away^ 

2.  Will  ye  from  sin  and  vice  depart, 
By  lasting  and  with  pray'r ; 

Rend  not  your  garments,  but  your  heart, 
And  for  my  grace  prepare. 

3.  I  will  return  to  you  again, 
When  ye  return  to  me  : 

Your  ear'nest  pray'rs  are  not  in  vain, 
[Nor  never  more  shall  be. 

4.  The  Lord  is  gracious,  good  and  kind, 
To  those  who  sock  his  face  ! 

With  a  sincere  and  humble  mind. 
Shall  find  his  pardoning  grace. 

5.  Our  horrid  crimes,  how  have  they  swelPd; 
To  Heaven  they  are  grow'n  ! 

God's  threat 'nings  are  at  last  fulfiU'd, 
And  bring  his  Judgements  down. 

6.  W'ell,  we  deserve  to  feel  the  rod ; 
Our  punishments  are  due  ; 

But  O  !  we  have  a  gracious  God, 
W^ho  will  forgive  them  too. 

7.  Come  let  us  in  his  presence  meet. 
And  bow  beneath  his  throne  ; 
Confess  with  sorrow,  and  regret 
The  follies  we  have  done. 


(49) 

:  The  first  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Invocavit^ 

'  G:  Matth.  4,  v.  1,  to  v,  11.— Psalm  22. 

HYMN  LIII C.  M. 

{  FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

I  TTOW  great  was  our  dear  Lord^s  distre&s; 
-*^  Hi^  trials  how  severe  : 
When  in  a  howling  wilderness, 
I  He  strove  with  Satan  there. 
2.  That  foe  assault's  him  with  disdain  ; 

Thou  art  here  left  alone, 
I  To  suffer  hunger,  thirst  and  pain — 
i  Would  God  forsake  his  son  ! 
;  3.  Now  to  supply  thy  present  need  ; 
'  Art  thou  the  son  of  God  I 

Command  these  stones  that  they  be  bread, 
'  Supply  thyself  with  food. 
4.  May  we  reply  as  Jesus  did. 

When  we  are  tempted  too ! 

This  is  the  means,  by  which  we  rid. 

Ourselves  of  such  a  foe. 
I  5.  Man  does  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  sacred  word  : 
JBy  which  all  things  are  made  and  done. 

As  order 'd  by  the  Lord. 

!  6.  In  various  ways  the  tempter  tried, 

iTo  cause  the  Saviour^s  fall ; 

But  was  defeated  and  defied, 

And  miss'dhis  aim  in  alL 

!  7.  Christ  conquered  and  he  gained  the  day, 

I  In  all  he  overcame — 

I  ■  ^ 


5^0)        THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IK  LENT. 

To  him  we  look,  to  him  we  pray, 
And  we  shall  do  the  same. 
.8.  To  his  dear  word  and  promises, 
We  ever  have  recourse  5 
In  him  always  have  we  success, 
To  banish  Satan's  force. 

E  :  2  Cor.  6,  v.  1  to  v  10 Psalm  95, 

HYMN  LIV C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

CHOULD  we  receive  that  grace  invuin> 
^  That  precious  gift  of  God  ; 
And  serve  om'  former  lusts  again, 
And  slight  the  Saviours  blood. 
%  Should  we  refuse  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  loose  what  we  have  gained  > 
That  would  be  casting  Christ  away^ 
And  all  his  love  disdain'd* 

3.  The  Lord  was  pleased  our  pray'rs  to  hear 
In  the  accepted  hour  : 

Now  is  the  time  to  persevere, 

And  use  the  Saviour's  powV.  t 

4.  As  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord,  | 
Ourselves  we  must  approve — 

Attend  unto  his  precious  word, 
With  pure  unfeigned  Love. 

5.  To  bear  assaults  on  evVy  hand, 
And  yet  not  be  dismay'd  ; 
Confirm'd  in  Christ  by  faith  to  stand, 
Suppoi-ted  by  his  aid. 


(SI) 
The.  second  Sunday  in  Lcnty  called  lie.- 

minicere. 
G:  Matth.  15,  v.  21,  to  v.  28.~.Psalm  55. 
HYMN  LV.— L,  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
pRA Y'R  will  at  last  an  answer  gain, 
-*•    Sure  none  shal!  seek  the  Lord  in  vain  [ 
Tho'  Jesus  may  at  first  delay, 
None  shall  be  empty  sent  aw  ay, 

2.  A  certain  passage  we  do  read^ 
Proves  it  to  be  the  case  indeed  : 

A  heathen  woman  filPd  with  grief 
Did  come  to  Jesus  ibr  relief. 

3.  With  fervent  pray'r  his  help  she  sought^ 
Truly  at  first  he  answer'd  not ; 

And  in  his  turn  he  signified, 
That  she  should  ever  be  denied. 

4.  He  first  concealed  what  he  meant^ 
By  saying,  I  am  only  sent, 

To  grant  relief  and  help  to  those 

Of  Jacob's  race,  whom  God  hath  chose, 

5.  But  still  a  more  distressing  word 
Was  then  express'd  by  Christ  the  Lord  5 
I  ought  not  take  the  children  s  bread 
And  give  to  dogs  that  they  be  fed. 

6.  Yet  all  this  drove  her  not  away, 

But  caus'd  her  with  more  wai-mth  to  pray  : 
Have  mercy  Lord,  O  nitty  me ! 
My  trust  for  help  is  all  in  thee. 
T.  She  ownM  she  was  not  Israel's  seed^ 
But  could  be  calPd  a  dog  indeed  ; 


5^)      THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

But  that  would  not  take  childrens  bread. 
Though  dogs  should  with  the  crumbs  be  fed. 

8.  The  Saviour  then  was  forcM  to  yield. 
And  with  those  words  his  mind  reveaPd; 
O !  Woman,  thou  must  have  relief, 
Undoubted,  great  is  thy  belief. 

9.  Here  mny  we  learn,  here  may  we  know. 
What  faith  with  humble  pray'r  can  do ; 
Should  we  who  are  of  christian  race. 

Not  persevere  to  gain  such  grace  ? 


E  :   1  Thesal.  4,  v.  1.  to  v.  7 Psalm  1, 

HYMN  LVL— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle, 
'T^HE  truth  which  christians  once  received 
-■-  Tiiey  never  more  should  slight; 
Tii3  promises  they  once  believ'd 
Should  e'er  be  kept  in  sight. 

2.  The  Saviour  must  be  still  in  view. 
His  life  to  imm'tate  ; 

To  serve  the  Lord  in  all  they  do, 
And  humbly  on  him  wait. 

3.  In  christian  virtues  to  abound, 
Should  be  their  constant  aim — 
And  all  their  actions  should  redound 
To  shew  the  Saviours  fame. 

4.  Engag'd  with  eeal  on  ev'ry  hand, 
All  vices  to  oppose  ! 

And  ever- more  prepar'd  to  stand, 
To  conquer  all  such  foes. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.        (63 

5.  All  base  desires,  lusts  and  pride^ 
By  faith  must  be  subdu'd ; 

Until  the  soul  be  sanctified, 
And  the  whole  mind  renew 'd. 

6.  Whilst  such  in  faith  and  love  increase^ 
They  find  established  rest ; 

They  will  enjoy  eternal  peace, 
And  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

The  third  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Oculi. 
G  ;  Luke  11.  v,  14  to  v.  28,r- Psalm  109, 
HYMN  LVII.^L.  M; 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 
K   Palace  is  the  sinner's  heart, 
-^  Which  Satan  guards  in  ev'ry  part ; 
And  with  his  forces  dwells  therein, 
And  keeps  the  soul  enslav'd  to  sin. 

2.  There  he ,  without  control  resides, 
And  there  against  attack  provides  ; 
He  governs  there,  and  feareth  none, 
And  holds  the  castle  as  his  own. 

3.  Poor  man  obeys  him  as  his  chief, 
Because  of  pride  and  unbelief ; 

Like  slaves  and  servants  on  him  wait. 
And  seldom  feel  their  slavish  state. 

4.  But  when  the  Saviour  claims  the  hearty 
That  cruel  tyrant  must  depart — 

When  Jesus  speaks  and  gives  command  j 
That  Prince  of  darkness  can't  withstand. 

5.  The  force  of  his  restraining  grace, 
Will  cause  that  Lord  to  leave  his  place ; 

E2 


^4)        THE  fHIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LRNT 

Some  outward  changes  may  be  seen;, 
But  yet  some  idol  lurks  within. 

6.  Altho'  he  wanders  for  a  while^ 
Himself  he  can  liot  reconcile, 

He  has  not  fully  quit  his  home, 
Bat  soon  he  means  again  to  come. 

7.  Where  Jesus  does  not  fully  reign, 
He  sm-ely  will  return  again : 

With  vice  and  envy  seven-fold, 
Audatious,  impudent  and  bold. 

8.  His  palace  he  no  more  Ibrsak's, 
In  spite  of  all  reproofs  and  checks  ; 
The  force  of  men  and  angels  joifiM, 
Can  ne'er  rehew  that  hardened  mind. 

9.  That  sinners'  case  was  bad  before, 
But  now  'tis  worse,  and  still  much  more 
Because  he  can  not  be  renew'd, 

And  ever  hat'st  the  ways  of  God. 

10.  O!  horrid,  wTccched,  awful  state:? 
My  God  let  it  not  be  my  fate  ; 

May  the  Good  Spirit  gain  my  heart ! 
To  dwell  in  me  and  ne'er  depart. 


E  :  Eph.  5,  V.  1.  to  y.  9.— Psalm  35. 
HYMN  LVIII.— L.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

"V7E  who  profess  the  Lord  to  love^ 
■*-   Let  all  your  lives  and  actions  prove. 
With  pure  desires  and  ardent  zeal, 
Attached  to  Ctoi st  to  do  his  wi  11 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,   (SJ 

2,  Walk  ye  in  love  as  christians  ought. 
Remember  ye  are  dearly  bought. 

And  ransoni'd  with  the  greatest  price; 
When  Jesus  died  our  sacrifice. 

3,  A  sacrifice  of  sweetest  smell 
As  pleas'd  the  righteous  father  well, 
When  his  dear  precious  blood  was  spilt. 
It  then  atton'd  lor  all  our  guilt. 

4.  Amazing  love  beyond  degree  ! 
Ko  greater  love  could  ever  be, 

O  christians  take  this  love  in  view  ! 
And  learn  what  sovereign  love  can  do. 

5.  This  love  renews  the  soul  within. 
And  makes  the  mind  aversM  to  sin  ; 
All  works  of  darkness  are  denied 
Reprov'd,  condemned  and  mortified. 

The  fourth  Sunday  in  Lent^  called  Lee- 

tart. 

G  :  John,  6,  v.  1,  to  v.  15.— Psalm  6. 

HYMN  LIX  — L.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPELi 

GRA^Tus  dear  Lord  our  daily  bread^ 
Thus  do  we  pray  in  time  of  need  ; 
To  him  our  precious  lord  we  cry, 
Who  daily  doth  our  wants  supply. 
2.  Where  nothing  laid  in  store  we  see, 
Where  thousands  faint  and  hungry  be ; 
Yet  may  we  trust  and  firmly  b- lieve, 
He  find's  a  wav  for  us  to  live. 


56)   THE  FOUETH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

3.  When  Jesus  in  the  wilderness 
Beheld,  his  foUow'rs  in  distress, 
Fatigued  and  hungry,  weak  and  faint. 
He  pitti'd  them  to  see  their  want. 

4.  And  how  to  help  them  he  well  knew, 
Altho'  he  ask'd  what  shall  we  do  ? 

Our  faith  must  always  first  be  tried. 
Before  our  wants  are  all  supplied. 

5.  He  then  commands  them  to  prepare, 
And  trust  his  providence  and  care  ; 
Without  a  table  being  set, 

The  feast  for  them  was  soon  complete. 

6.  When  Jesus  grants  us  his  increase, 
Then  we  partake  the  greater  bliss  ; 
Two  little  fish,  five  loaves  of  bread. 
Some  thousands  of  his  folio  w'rs  fed, 

7.  If  here  we  follow  Christ  indeed, 
He  will  support  us  as  we  need  ; 
And  when  this  present  life  is  past 
We  feast  with  him  in  heav'n  at  last. 


E  :  Gal.  4,  v.  21,  to  v.  Sl.^Psalm  32: 
HYMN  LX  — C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
A  S  the  Galatians  vainly  dream'd, 
-"-  The  case  can  never  be  ; 
Man  is  not  by  the  law  redeemed, 
Nor  yet  by  works  made  free. 
2.  Not  by  the  deeds  of  any  law 
Can  any  man  be  sav'd, 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.        (5*7 

r 

But  always  kept  in  fear  and  awe, 
And  yet  remain  deprav'd. 

3.  The  carnal  mind  will  e'er  remain 
At  enmity  with  God, 

Until  the  soul  is  born  again, 
And  cleansed  by  Jesus'  blood. 

4.  It  was  by  covenant  of  grace. 
That  God  in  Christ  had  made  ; 
He  justifies  the  fallen  race, 

For  which  the  Saivour  bled. 

5.  O,  why  should  we  be  so  unwise  ! 
j  To  trust  to  what  we  do  ; 

i  To  rush  on  such  an  enterprize, 
\  That  cannot  bear  ns  through. 

;  The  fifth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Judica, 

G  :  John  8,  v.  46,  to  v.  59 — Psalm  3. 
HYMNLXL— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN  Jesus  taught  the  Jews  of  old 
The  way  of  rigntegusness  ; 
They  rose  in  anger,  fierce  and  bold, 
And  scorn'd  him  to  his  face. 

2.  The  prince  of  darkness  gets  enrag'd 
To  see  the  truth  succeed — 

And  all  his  subjects  are  engag'd 
To  join  with  him  their  head. 

3.  The  Gospel  truth  conveys  a  dart, 
Tho'  Satan  should  oppose  ! 

And  oftlmes  it  does  reach  the  heart 
Of  those  who  are  its  foes. 


58)        THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

4.  But  those  who  do'not  wish  to  b'licve, 
Will  vent  and  spit  their  spite — 

Much  rather  than  the  tmth  receive 
Be  blinded  with  the  ligh^ 

5.  And  thus  the  case  is  ever  so^ 
All  such  who  teach  the  truth  : 
In  all  they  seek,  or  say  and  do, 
They  feel  the  serpents  tooth. 

6.  The  soul  that  is  not  born  of  God, 
Will  never  love  his  ways  ; 

But  ever  slight  the  Saviours  blood 
And  all  the  means  of  grace. 

7.  How  awful  must  their  cases  be, 
Who  wilfully  refuse  : 

To  scorn  the  Lord  who  bought  them  free. 
As  did  the  stubborn  Jews. 


E  ;  Hebrews  9,  v,  11,  to  v.  15.— .Psalm  10. 
HYMN  LXII— S.  M, 
For  the  Epistle. 
TESUS  the  great  High  Priest 
*^  Hath  full  attonement  made. 
Will  make  his  people  truly  bless'd 
Who  own  him  for  their  head. 

2.  The  Priests  ordain'd  of  old, 
They  answered  to  their  times ; 
But  all  their  olfVing  never  could 
Attone  for  all  their  crimes. 

3.  But  Christ  the  Saviour  brings 
OffVings  of  greater  worth— 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.         (59 

Than  typ's  and  shadow  of  those  things 
That  only  hcid  him  forth. 

4.  Not  biood  of  Calves  or  Goates 
Did  Jesus  sacrifice  ; 

To  c.eanse  the  soul  from  sin  and  spots^ 
Most  be  of  greater  price. 

5.  Jesus  by  his  own  blood. 
Went  in  that  holy  place. 
And  sacrilic'd  himself  to  God, 
To  save  all  Adam's  race. 

6.  He  ever  reigns  above 
And  for  us  interceeds  : 

There  manifests  his  tender  love^ 
And  there  our  causes  pleads. 

The  sixth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Falm 

Sunday,  or  Sunday  Hfore  Easter, 

G  :  Matth.  21.  v.  1,  to  v.  9.— Psalm  130, 

HYMNLXIII — C.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 

^lON  receive  thy  glorious  king ! 
^  Behold,  he  comes  to  thee  : 
Thy  songs  of  thanks  and  praises  sing ; 
He  comes  to  set  thee  free. 

%  Behold  he  comes  from  heav'n  above. 
To  thee  He  doth  decend  ; 
He  comes  with  pitty,  grace  and  love. 
As  brother,  lord  and  iriend. 

3»  Yes,  true  I  he  comes  in  meanest  stftte^ 
To  dwell  a  while  below  ; 


60)       THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  IN  LEST. 

And  yet  the  work  is  wond'rous  great 
!For  him  on  earth  to  do. 

4.  He  comes  to  save  all  Adam's  racc^ 
By  shedding  of  his  blood  ; 

And  thereby  makes  them  heirs  of  giace, 
And  also  sons  of  Grod. 

5.  His  grace  divine,  and  spirits  aid, 
Tho'  vv^e  are  prone  to  ill — 

Can  soon  effect  the  change  we  need 
To  sanctify  our  will. 

6.  And  thus  it  is  that  we  receive 
The  Saviour  in  our  heart ; 
Then  we  desire  with  him  to  live 
And  ne'er  with  him  to  part. 


W^ 


Philip.  2,  V.  5,  to  V.  11.— Psalm  69, 
HYMN  LXIV— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
E  should  possess  the  Saviour's  mind, 
Like  him  be  humble,  meek  and  kind  ; 
Esteem  the  world  as  filth  and  dross. 
And  be  resigned  to  bear  the  cross. 

2.  All  powV  and  glory  is  his  own, 
But  yet  he  left  his  heav'nly  throne — 
He  came,  and  gave  himself  to  be, 
Expos'd  to  pain  and  misery. 

3.  On  Calvery  he  groan'd  and  bled, 
Until  he  bow'd  his  sacred  head  ! 

He  died  in  sorrow,  gi-ief  and  pain, 
But  by  his  pow'r  he  rose  agaiii. 


T^HXJESDAV   BEFOafe   EASTER.         (61 

4.  He  hath  ascended  up  on  high  ! 
He  reigns  above, beyond  the  sky — 
And  evVy  knee  to  him  shall  bow, 
In  heav'n  above,  and  earth  belcw. 

5.  Immortal  honors  there  he  claims  ! 
His  name  exceeds  all  other  names  : 
None  such  on  earth,  or  yet  in  heav'n 
As  that  which  God  to  him  has  giv'n. 

6.  Not  Men  or  Angels  e'er  can  raise^ 
Such  notes  as  fully  sound  his  praise  ; 
Yet  let  us  join  with  them  to  sing 

The  praises  of  the  Lord  our  King. 


Maundij 'Thursday ,  or  Thursday  before 

faster. 
G  :  John  13,  v.  1,  to  v.  15— Psalm  25. 
HYMN  LXV— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
^p  O  shew  how  humble  christians  ought 
-*-   Thus  to  each  other  be,   . 
Christ  with  his  own  example  taught, 
As  plainly  we  may  see. 

2.  Though  he  was  Lord  and  Master  Greatj 
Who  giveth  all  commands  ; 

He  wash'd  his  own  disciples  feet. 
With  his  own  blessed  hands. 

3.  When  thus  their  master  with  them  dePty 
And  prov'd  his  love  to  them ; 

How  must  their  haughty  hearts  have  felfc,^ 
To  meet  with  such  esteem. 
F 


^2)        THURSDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

4.  May  they  who  worldly  honour  se^k, 
Learn  what  it  is  to  be — 

Like  Jesus,  hunib:e,  truly  meek. 
From  sel -applauses  free. 

5.  Such  iacis  as  these  should  have  effect, 
To  bring  the  haughty  low  ; 

The  proudest  heart  should  feel  a  check, 
And  deeply  humbled  too 

6.  Thus  Peters  mind  was  mucli  impressed. 
He  thought  himself  too  mca^i ; 

But  also  felt  himself  distress^. 
To  hear  he  was  unclean. 

7.  Till  thou  art  wash'd  thou  hast  no  part 
In  me,  the  Saviour  said,  ; 

Then  Peter  cried  with  all  my  heart ! 
Wash  thou  my  hands  and  head", 

8.  Did  Jesus  here  by  institute. 
This,  as  an  ordinance  ? 

That  christians  e'er  should  execute 
To  his  rememberence. 

9.  For  many  years  it  was  practised, 
Before  our  Saviour's  day  : 

A'V'ere  the  Apostles  e'er  baptiz'd  ? 
In  any  othpr  way. 

E:  I  Co.  11,  V.  20,  to  V.  32.— Psalm  20, 
HYMN  LXVI.— C,  M, 
For  the.  Epistle. 
^*pHE  timr^  of  Jesus  being  at  hand 
^    To  leave  this  world  below  ; 
Gave  his  Disciples  this  command  : 
This  shall  ye  mind  ^nd  do. 


GOOD    FRIDAY.  (66 

2.  This  blessed  bread  which  I  do  break. 
This  cup,  this  blessed  wine  : 

This  bread  and  wine  ye  shall  partake, 
An  ordinance  divine. 

3    This  ordinance  I  do  ordain, 
To  prove  my  sacred  will  ; 
This  Institution  shall  contain 
My  pledges  and  my  seal* 

4.  Take  ye  this  bread  and  eat  by  faith, 
And  drink  this  cup  likewise  ; 
And  by  so  doing  shew  my  death, 
And  precious  sacrifice. 

Good  Friday. 

C  :  Matth,  ch.26  &  27.     Mark,  ch  14  &  15.    LukC; 

€h.  22  &  23.  John,  ch.  18  &.  19.— Psalm  54, 

HYMN  LXVII.— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
"^T^E  wretched  sons  of  men  draw^  near, 
^    The  cries  and  groans  of  Jesus  hear  ; 
come  see  the  blessed  lamb  of  God, 
f  There  shedding  of  his  precious  Blood, 
j   2.  Behold  him  wounded  scourg'd  &  bruis'd 
MockM,  and  slandered,  and  abus'd  ; 
,  O  hear  his  cries  upon  the  tree  : 
,  Why  hath  my  God  forsake^i  me  ? 

3.  His  pain,  his  anguish,  and  distress, 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express ; 

!  When  all  the  pow  ers  of  Hell  broke  iny 
I  And  Christ  bore  all  the  weight  of  sin. 
i 


(64  OOOD    FRIDAY, 

4.  When  Jesus  to  the  Cross  was  naiPd^ 
The  Sun  Was  all  in  darkness  vaiPd  ; 
The  Rocks  were  rent  when  Jesus  cried  ! 
The  earth  was  shaken  when  he  died. 

5.  The  heavens  their  black  curtains  drew, 
Such  mournful  scenes  they  could  not  view ; 
It  was  too  much  for  human  eye, 

To  see  the  King  of  Glory  die. 

6.  How  dark  and  awful  was  the  day^ 
When  Jesus  died  to  take  away  ; 

Our  curse  and  punishment  and  pain, 
for  which  he  died  and  rose  again. 


For  E  :  Isaiah  chap.  53.— Psalm  64. 
HYMNLXVIII_C.  M. 
For  the.  Epistle. 

T^ho  hath  believ'd  thy  sacred  word  ? 
^  ^   The  message  of  thy  Son, 
Reveal  thine  arm.  Almighty  Lord ! 
And  make  his  office  known. 

2.  The  Jews  dispis'd  his  person  here, 
Esteem'd  him  vile  and  mean, 

For  in  the  form  he  did  appear, 
No  comliness  was  seen. 

3.  A  man,  of  sorrow  pain  and  grief, 
He  was  on  earth  below  ; 

In  him  the  Jew's  had  no  belief, 
But  odious  in  their  view. 

4.  They  turned  their  eyes  away  from  him, 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 


GOOD    FRIDAY.  (6o 

He  suffered  pain  and  grief  for  them, 
Their  sorrows  he  hath  bor'n. 

5.  Tiie  Lord  in  justice  pleas'd  to  bniise, 
Him,  though  his  oniy  son  ; 

He  suffered  tor  the  stubborn  Jews, 
Aud  Nciti  ons  yet  unknown, 

6.  L  ke  wand-ring  siieep  we  ran  astray, 
And  left  the  fold  of  God, 

Each  wand'ring  in  the  crooked  way. 
And  in  the  downward  road. 

7.  But  all  our  sins  on  him  T\^ere  laid, 
We  by  his  wounds  are  heaPd  ; 

God's  vengence  on  the  Shepherd's  head. 
Is  our  redemption  seald. 

8.  Ten  thousand  captive  souls  enslav'd 
And  doomM  to  endless  pain  : 

Are  from  their  graves  and  prisons  sav'd, 
And  brought  to  God  again. 

9.  His  joytiil  soul  shall  ever  see ! 
The  purchase  of  his  blood  ! 
Great  numbers  justified  shall  be, 
And  reconcil'd  to  God. 

10.  His  honor's,  life  and  ev'ry  breath 
For  sinners  then  he  gave 

Was  like  the  wicked  in  his  death. 
And  took  with  them  his  grave. 

11.  But  God  shall  raise  his  honor's  higl^ 
And  give  him  great  reward  ; 

He  who  for  sinner's  once  did  die, 
Now  reigns  as  Sovereisjn  Lord, 

F  9. 


66)  »o6d  fridaV. 

HYMN  LXIX.~C.  M. 

On  the  Sufferings  of  Chrisi.* 

r\  Let  mc  look  to  Golgatha, 
^-^  And  my  dear  Saviour  see  : 
Who  on  the  Cross  doth  weep  and  pray 
Who  bleeds  and  dies  for  me. 

2.  O  may  that  blood  my  Jesus  spilt, 
When  he  for  me  was  s  ain  ; 

Cause  me  to  know  and  feel  my  guilt  \ 
My  guilt  of  deepest  stain. 

3.  He  died  for  me,  that  I  should  live, 
And  in  his  latest  breath  : 

He  pray'd  the  father  to  forgive, 
And  save  my  soul  from  death. 

4.  This  precious  truth  to  me  reveaPd, 
My  doubts  shall  soon  remove — 

And  having  thus  my  pardon  seal'd, 
My  soul  is  mov'd  with  love. 

5.  The  law  with  all  its  powV  and  force 
Can  not  effectual  be  ; 

To  free  my  soul  from  sin  and  curse. 
Or  work  a  change  in  me. 

6.  But  when  my  heart  can  feel  it  true, 
What  Christ  for  me  hath  done ; 

My  heart  miist  feel  and  soften  too, 
t'or  follies,  weep  and  mourn. 

7.  Come  sinners  view  the  Lamb  of  God  i 
Come  venture  near  and  try  ; 

The  merits  of  the  Saviour's  blood 
Will  bring  Salvation  nigh 


300D    FRLDAY.  ^^* 


HYMN  LXX.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

%1THEK  Jesus  on  the  Cross  I  see-, 
^  ^    My  soul  is  movM  witliin  : 
To  think  my  Lord  has  died  lor  me ! 
To  free  my  scul  from  sin. 

2.  Should  such  a  creature  as  I  am^ 
My  Lord^s  compassion  move  ; 
Astonishing  that  I  should  claim 
The  merits  of  his  love. 

3.  Sure  it  would  melt  my  hardn'd  heart,,. 
And  humble  me  the  more  ; 

Could  I  but  know  and  feel  in  part. 
The  pains  my  Saviour  bore. 

4.  My  proud,  m}^  stout,  and  selfish  wIlL 
No  longer  could  abide  ; 

My  vile  affections  prone  to  ill,- 
Would  soon  be  crucified. 
6.  Was  all  the  force  of  learning  join'd 
To  make  me  know  and  feel — 
My  flark  and  wretched  state  of  mind^. 
Yet  all  could  not  avail. 


'iW 


HYMN  LXXI  — L.  M, 

For  the  same. 

HAT  caus'd   a  deep   acnd  mournrul 

sound  ? 

I  What  caused  the  earthquakes  clevethe  gi'ouhd 
;  Both  heav'n  and  earth  set  in  ai^iaze  ? 
,|The  glorious  Sun,,  t-o  hide  his  face  \ 

il 


(68       THB   VEAST   BEFORE   EASTER. 

2.  No  wonder  why  the  earth  does  shake, 
The  seasconvuls'd,  and  mountains  quake  ; 
And  nature  shrinking  with  surprize, 
Since  Christ,  the  Mighty  Saviour  dies. 

3.  His  blood  is  streaming  from  the  tree, 
It  is  my  Saviour,  O  'tis  he  ; 

My  only  Saviour,  O  my  God ! 
There  shedding  his  attoning  blood. 

4.  For  me  there  on  the  Cross  he  hangs. 
For  me  he  feels  such  horrid  pangs  ; 
For  me  he  yields  his  fleeting  breath, 
For  me  he  dies  that  painful  death. 

The  Feast  of  Easier. 

Q:  Mark  16,  V.  1,  to  V.  8.— Psalm  111. 
HYMNLXXII.— CM. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
rpO  Jesus  Christ,  our  living  head, 
■*-  Be  everlasting  praise  ; 
Who  now  is  raised  from  the  dead. 
With  power  life  and  grace. 

2,  He  suffered,  died  and  rose  agaiU;, 
Though  Death  and  Hell  oppose  ; 
He  shall  forever  live  and  reign 

Jn  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

3,  The  force  of  men  and  devils  join'd 
With  all  their  art  and  scheme: 

They  could  not  keep  that  Lord  confind 
Who  quells  and  conquers  them. 

4,  He  bleeds  no  more  upon  the  tree, 
'  ixiore  to  shed  his  blood ; 


THE    FEAST    OF   EASTER.  (69 

He  needs  no  more  for  sinners  be  I 
Tae  bleeding  Lamb  of  God. 

5.  Oiic^  for  us  all,  he  bled  and  died, 
But  was  from  death  restorM  ; 

He  rose  tiiat  \^'^e  be  jastiiied, 
And  Holy  to  the  Lord. 

6.  O,  cruel  dea  h,  where  is  thy  sting. 
Where  is  thy  pow'j-  O  grave ; 

A. I  glory  to  the  LOi'd  our  King, 
Who  died,  our  souls  to  save. 


I  E  ;  1  Cor.  5,  v.  6,  to  v.  8.— Psalm  113. 

!  HYMN  LXXIII.^L.  M. 

i  For  the  Epistle. 

\  rjpHE  Feast  of  Easter  wasenjoinM 
_SL   To  keep  our  Saviour  Christ  in  mind  ; 
He  was  our  great  Passover  slain^ 
Who  once  was  dead  but  lives  again. 

2.  That  Paschal  Lamb  the  Jews  did  eat, 
Pre-figur'd  Chi-ist  our  Lord  complete  ! 
The  whole  of  v/hat  it  typified, 

Was  ail  complete  when  Jesus  died. 

3.  We  also  have  a  Paschal  Lamb, 

:  Since  Christ,  our  great  Passover  came  ; 

\  He  died  to  be  our  sacrifice, 

[  And  rose  that  we  should  also  rise. 

4.  Let  us  agree  with  one  accord, 
;  To  keep  this  feast  unto  the  Lord  ! 

1  But  not  in  malice  or  deceit, 

I  For  such  the  Lord  will  ever  hate. 


(TO  EASTER   MONDAV. 

6.  To  purge  the  heart  from  base  desires  ! 
The  keeping  of  this  feast  requires— 
To  love  the  Lord  our  living  head, 
Is  feasting  on  unleavenM  bread. 

ii^ —  i      '        ' — • 

Easter- Monday. 

G  ;  Luke  24,  v.  13,  to  v.  35 — Psalm  144. 

HYMN  liXXIV  — C.  M; 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

T7[7HY  should  we  fear  the  powers  of  Hell> 

^  ^    Why  should  we  be  afraid  ? 
Jesus  conquered  when  he  fell. 
And  rose  our  Lord  and  head. 

2,  His  tortures  and  his  dying  pain, 
His  sorrows  and  his  grief, 
Have  borsted  the  infernal  chain. 
And  purchas'd  our  relief 

S.  Death  is  in  v  ctVy  swallowed  up, 
Our  freedom  is  obtain d  ; 
And  Christ  who  is  our  life  and  hope, 
Hath  full  redemption  gaind. 

4.  Now  he  has  left  his  silent  tomb^ 
And  proved  his  mighty  power ; 
We  shall  enjoy  the  life  to  come ! 
With  him  for  ever  more. 

5.  Come  let  us  thank  him  for  his  love<         1 
With  all  we  can  afford  ; 

With  saints  on  earth  and  hosts  abovey 
praise  him  our  Mighty  Lord. 


EASTER    MONDAY.  (7X 

HYMN  LXXV.— L.  M» 

For  ike  same. 
npHIS  is  for  us  a  happy  day, 

-*•   Come  let  us  join  to  sing  and  pray  ? 
And  him  our  blessed  Lord  adore, 
Who  lives  and  reigns  tor  evermore. 

2  Glad  hailalujahs  let  us  sing, 
To  Jesus  our  great  Lord  and  King ! 
In  spite  of  all  that  did  oppose, 
He  rose  and  conquered  all  his  foes. 

Z.  The  Cross,  the  Nail  and  bloody  Spear 
He  never  more  shad  need  to  fear  ;  * 

His  death  distroy'd  the  powers  of  death 
And  all  the  lorce  ol  Heil  beneath. 

4»  Theliappy  news  the  angers  brought, 
To  those  who  Jesus  early  sought ; 
It  is  to  us  the  very  same, 
With  them  we  join  to  praise  his  name* 

5.  As  Jesus  from  the  grave  did  rise, 
So  shall  we  too  be  rais'd  likewise  ; 
Our  bodies  raised  from  the  tomb, 
Will  fit  them  for  the  life  to  come. 

6.  There  like  blessM  Angels  we  shall  be^ 
With  them  the  face  of  Jesus  see  : 

We  shall  enjoy  him  as  he  is, 
Jn  full  fruition  life  and  peace. 


0 


For  E  :  Acts.  10,  v.  34,  to  41 — Psalm  118^ 
HYMN  LXXVI.— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
Blessed  truth  the  Grospel  shews^^ 
On  which  may  be  relied; 


(72  THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTtlii. 

As  Peter  taught  the  partial  Jews  : 
All  doubts  are  laid  aside. 

2.  No  preft'rence  unto  men  is  giv'n^ 
Because  of  birth  and  name  ; 

But  all  the  nations  under  heaven, 
Have  equal  right  and  claim. 

3.  All  those  who  humbly  fear  the  Lord, 
And  seek  his  righteousness  ; 

All  those  who  trust  unto  his  v/ord^ 
Have  endless  life  and  peace. 

4.  This  doctrhie  through  the  promised  land 
First  to  the  Jews  was  showYi; 

And  by  the  Saviour's  great  command, 
Made  to  all  nations  known. 

5.  The  Jews  had  crucified  and  slain, 
Jesus  up  on  the  tree  ! 

But  O,  he  rose  and  lives  again. 
To  all  eternity. 

6.  O  happy  news  sent  far  abroad  ! 
As  prophecied  before  : 

All  may  be  reconcile  to  God,  | 

And  live  for  ever  more.  f 


Hie  first   Sunday   after  Easter,  called 

Quasimodogenitt. 
G  ;  John  20.  v.  19,  to  v.  31.— Psalm  3.^ 
HYMN  LXXVIL— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
T^^henthc  disciples  refuge  sought 
^  '^   To  shrm  the  stubborn  Jews  : 


FIRST  SUKDAY  AFTER  EAST^T^.     (TS 

When  they  had  neither  hope  or  thought,     ^ 
Tasy  hearM  a  welcome  new's. 

2.  Tiieir  doors  were  bolted,  bar'd  &  lock'd^ 
To  guard  them  in  their  fears ; 

The  Saviour  neither  call'd  nor  knock'd, 
But  suddenly  appears. 

3.  My  peace  l>e  unto  you  he  said  : 
My  peace  to  you  is  giv'n  ; 

You  need  not  doubt  nor  be  affraid, 
I  am  your  Lord  from  heaven. 

4.  That  they  might  be  convinced  and  know  % 
And  fully  satisfied  ; 

His  wounded  hands  to  them  did  show, 
Likewise  his  pierced  side. 

5.  Thus  with  all  saints  it  is  the  case, 
When  Jesus  is  withdrawn  ; 
When  he  appears  to  hide  his  face, 
Then  all  our  joys  are  gone. 

6.  Like  the  disciples  they  feel  sad, 
I  Like  them  they  feel  distressM  ; 

I A  view  of  Jesus  makes  them  glad, 
I  And  sooth's  their  minds  to  rest. 
'■   7.   Let  us  assemble,  watch  and  pray^ 
JAs  faithful  servants  do! 
Till  Jesus  visits  us  and  say, 
{ My  peace  be  unto  you. 

I         E  :  1.  John  chap.  5,  v  4  to  v  lO—Psalm  SU 

HYMN  LXXVIII  — L.  M. 
I  For  the  Epistle. 

npHE  soul  renew'd  by  grace  divine, 
I  -^   Born  of  the  Spirit  from  above— 
I  '     G 


(74    SECOT^D  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER: 

Will  conquer  Satan,  world  and  sin, 
And  ever  grow  in  faith  and  love. 

2.  By  faith,  in  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord  I 
The  crown  and  vict'ry  may  be  gain'd  ; 
The  soul  is  stay'd  upon  the  word, 
And  everlasting  life  obtained. 

3.  Jesus  the  blessed  Son  of  God, 
The  everlasting  truth  hath  seaVd  ; 
He  came  by  water  and  with  blood, 
Himself  as  God  and  man  reveal'd. 

4.  In  heaven  three  do  bear  record  : 
The  father.  Spirit  and  the  Son  ; 
The  Son  is  the  eternal  word. 

And  all  these  blessed  three  are  one. 

5.  And  three  there  are  on  earth  below  r 
Tlie  Spirit,  AVater  and  the  blood  ; 
These  bear  record  and  witness  too^ 
That  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God. 

6.  All  these  records,  as  one  agree. 
And  we  do  know  that  they  are  sure  ; 
The  testimonies  of  those  three 

Do  seal  our  peace  for  ever  more. 

Second  Sunday  after  Easter,  called 

Misericordias. 
G:  John  10.  V.  12,  to  v.  16.— Psalm  103. 
HYMN  LXXIX— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
TESUS  the  great  and  mighty  Lord, 
=^  Will  ever  more  defend  and  guard — 
His  feeble  flock  on  earth  below, 
Will  keep  and  bear  them  safely  through. 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.     (75 

2.  He  lov^es  them,  with  a  tender  love,   "* 
And  ever  so  to  them  will  prove  ; 
His  love  is  great,  beyond  degree  : 
He  died  for  them,  to  set  them  free. 

o.  He  is  their  Shepherd,  Lord  and  Friend ! 
To  all  their  cries  he  will  attend  ; 
He  feeds  them  with  his  word  and  gi^ace, 
And  will  preserve  them  all  their  dajs. 

4.  He  knows  his  Sheep,ihey  hear  his  voice. 
He  is  their  Shepherd,  and  their  choice  ; 
He  knows  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names^ 
He  guards  and  feeds  his  tender  Lambs. 

5.  But  mark !  this  passage  plainly  shews  : 
This  flock  here  mentioned  was  the  Jev^s  ; 
And  as  the  Saviour  died  for  all, 

The  Gentiles  too  receivM  a  call. 

6.  And  Christ  +he  Saviour,  well  fore  knew, 
That  thev  would  b'lieve  his  doctrine  too  ; 
He  called  them,  another  fold, 

Besides  the  Jew's,  the  flock  of  old. 

7.  It  was  to  them,  a  joyful  new's. 
To  share  the  Gospel  with  the  Jews  ; 
Therefore  with  them  they  freely  joined. 
And  were  with  them  one  heart  and  mind, 

8.  O,  may  our  hopes  not  be  in  vain  ! 
Shortly  to  have  such  times  again — 
Should  we  who  daily  heap  our  crimes  ? 
Expect  to  ^ee  such  precious  times  f 


76)    SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

E  :  1  Pet.  2,  V.  21,  to  v.  25.— Psalm  119,  v  25  to v  48. 
HYMN  LXXX— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
npHAT  great  example  Jesus  set, 
-■-   As  the  Apostle  saith  ; 
Must  evVy  Christian  imitate, 
To  prove  his  Lviiig  faith. 

2.  The  Christian  man  is  calPd  there  to. 
In  Jesus  steps  to  tread  ; 

To  suffer  with  his  Lord  below, 
As  members  with  the  head. 

3.  Like  Jesus,  humble^  meek  and  mild, 
Let  all  his  followers  be  ; 

To  all  their  fates  be  reconciPd, 
And  bear  with  injury. 

4.  He  was  exposed  to  scorn  and  pain, 
ReviPd  and  mocked  and  beat ; 

Yet  he  reviled  not  again, 
Nor  yet  aveng'd  the  treat. 

5.  His  life  with  willingness  did  yield. 
And  died,  our  lives  to  save  ; 

And  by  his  wounds,  our  wounds  are  heaPd, 
And  ransom'd  from  the  grave. 

6.  Like  Sheep  that  wander  from  the  fold, 
We  left  the  ways  of  God  ; 

But  the  great  Bishop  of  the  soul, 
Kedeem-d  us  by  his  blood. 

7.  O  Christians  then,  let  us  partake, 
And  suffer  with  our  Lord  ; 

And  bear  the  Cross  for  Jesus  sake, 
And  wait  the  Great  reward. 


(77) 

Third  Sunday  after  Easter,  called  Ju- 
bilate. 

G  :  John  16,  v.  16,  to  v.  23.— Psalm  62. 

HYMN  LXXXI C.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 

WHEN  Christ  let  his  Disciples  knoW;> 
That  he  should  soon  depart : 
And  leave  them  to  this  world  below^ — 
It  griev'd  them  to  their  heart. 

2.  To  them  he  also  testiried, 
What  sorrows  they  would  have  : 
Tiiat  they  shou  d  see  him  crucified, 
And  laid  into  the  graye. 

o.   Sure  that  was  more  distressing  still, 
^uch  words  as  these  to  hear  ; 
And  much  contrary  to  their  will, 
That  Christ  such  things  should  bear. 

4.  They  hop'd  a  great  and  better  thing, 
When  tirst  with  him  they  join'd  ; 

They  hop'd  that  be  would  be  their  King, 
And  govern  to  their  mind. 

5.  God's  counsels  were  to  them  unknown^ 
They  knew  not  his  decree  ; 

Tliat  Jesus  should  for  sinattone. 
By  dying  on  the  tree. 

6.  When  we  first  join  with  Jesus  too, 
Our  hearts  are  over  joy'd  ; 

When  we  have  him  no  more  in  view. 
Then  is  our  peace  destroy'd. 

7.  Like  the  Disciples  we  do  mourn. 
When  Jesus  disappears ; 

fi3 


78)      THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTE1&* 

Like  they  we  find  reproach  and  scorn^ 
And  many  doubts  and  fears. 
8.   But  oar  great  consolation  is  : 
He  will  return  again — 
If  we  hut  tinist  his  promises, 
Our  peace  shall  still  remain. 


E  :  1  Pet.  2,  V.  ll,to  V.20— Psalmll9,v.  4^to'v6i. 

HYiMN  LXXXII.— L.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

HOW  bless'd  are  they  who  always  strivcy 
To  keep  their  souls  to  God  alive  ! 
Who  keep  their  m'nds  with  God  arrang'd^ 
And  live  to  evVy  vice  astrang-d. 

2.  They  war  with  Satan,  world  and  flesh, 
And  e'er  renew  their  strength  afresh  ; 
They  honour  God  in  all  they  do. 

And  always  good  examples  shew. 

3.  Altho'  they  bear  reproach  and  blame, 
They  glorify  their  Saviour's  name  ; 
They  treat  their  enemies  with  love, 
AVhich  is  their  method  to  reprove. 

4.  What  e'er  their  state  of  life  may  be. 
They  keep  their  hearts  from  envy  free  ; 
From  all  revenge  they  will  abstain, 
To  shame  the  Ignorance  of  men. 

5.  Tliis  makes  their  state  of  mind  complete^ 
When  they  witli  patience  can  submit ! 

To  all  the  precepts  of  the  Lord, 
His  ordinance  and  blessed  word- 


(79) 
Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter ,  called 

Cantaie . 

G  :  John  16,  v.  5,  to  v.  15 Psalm  66. 

HYMN  LXXXIIL— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
/^  Precious  word  the  Saviour  spake. 
^-^  To  his  Disciples  dear  ; 
Tho'  you  n>y  friends,  I  must  forsake_, 
You  need  not  doubt  nor  fear. 

2.  To  my  b  ess'd  father  I  ascend, 
And  leave  you  here  below  ; 

I  will  remain  your  greatest  friend^ 
And  you  shall  find  it  true. 

3.  For  that  ye  now  lament  and  gi-ieve_, 
It  answ  ers  for  your  good  ; 

The  Holy  Ghost  shall  you  receive, 
The  comforter  from  God, 
4    Your  souls  shall  be  with  grace  endow 'd  1 
Your  hearts  abound  with joy, 
Your  fears  shall  vanish  like  a  cloud  ! 
That  with  the  winds  do  fly. 

5.  Ye  shall  reprove  the  worM  of  sin^ 
The  sin  of  unbelief  ; 

Which  ever  more  the  cause  has  been, 
That  men  find  no  relief 

6.  By  faith  in  Jesus  man  is  sav'd  ! 
KestorM  to  God  again  ; 

But  unbelief  keeps  man  enslavM, 
And  rivets  Satan's  chain. 

7.  My  innocence  and  righteousness^ 
Ye  shall  sufficient  prove : 


BO)    FOURTH  SUI^DAY  AFTER  EASTER, 

When  ye  shall  make  the  world  confess  I 
That  I  do  reign  above. 
8.  Tiie  Prince  of  Darkness  is  condemn'd^ 
With  all  his  art  and  pow'r  ; 
And  man  is  greatly  to  be  blam'd 
To  serve  him  any  more. 


£  :  James  1,  y.  1 6,  to  v.  21, — Psalm  23, 

HYMN  LXXXIV— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

FROM  God  above,  the  God  of  heav'n, 
Is  ev'ry  gift  bestovvM  ; 
And  all  we  need  from  him  is  giv'n, 
Salvation,  Life  and  food. 

2.  The  G'jd  our  Father,  and  our  Light^. 
He  changes  never  more  ; 
Whose  ways  are  holy,  just  and  right^ 
Whose  promises  are  sure. 

g.  His  spiii.  and  the  Gospel  word 
Creates  the  mind  anew  ; 
Tae  Saviour's  image  is  restored  ! 
His  m  -edits  brougut  to  view. 

4.  And  thus  renew'd  and  born  again : 
And  made  the  heirs  of  grace  ; 

Such  will  for  ever  more  abstain  : 
From  sin  and  sinners  ways. 

5.  And  swift  to  hear,  and  slow  to  speak  ; 
Kot  subject  unto  wrath  ; 

Are  they  who  keep  their  souls  awake^ 
By  constant  pray'i*  and  fie^ith. 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EA15TER.       (81 

6.  Lord  may  it  be  my  chief  concern,         / 
To  live  as  Christians  ought ; 
And  may  I  ever  live  and  learn 
The  lesions  I  am  taught. 

Fifth  Sunday  after  Eaater,  caktd 

Kogute. 

G  :   Jolin  16,  v.  23,  to  v.  30— Psalm  37. 

HYMN  LXXXV— L.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

GREAT  comforts  does  the  Saviour  give, 
To  those  who  in  his  word  believe  ; 
He  says  the  father  will  indeed. 
Grant  to  his  Samts  all  they  do  need. 

2.  He  bids  us  ask  by  faithful  pray  V, 
And  solemnly  he  doth  declare  ; 
What  e'er  you  ask  in  my  bless'd  name, 
Ye  shall  be  sure  to  have  the  same  ! 

3.  God's  word  and  promise  ncvei'  fail, 
:  All  faithful  pray'rs  they  must  prevail  ; 

i  God's  promises  are  not  in  vain, 
I  What  e'er  we  need,  we  shall  obtain. 
I  4.  God  ever  bows  his  gracious  ear, 
I  The  pray'rs  of  faithfiil  souls  to  hear  ; 
iTneir  times  of  troubles  will  be  past 
And  all  their  wants  relieved  at  last. 
i  5.  When  the  Disciples  w^ere  distress'^d; 
t  With  many  doubts  and  fears  oppress'd— 
;The  Saviour  bid  them  bear  and  wait. 
And  patiently  endure  their  fate. 


82)       FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

6.  To  their  great  comfoi-ts  they  should  find^ 
That  God  was  gracious,  good  and  kind  ; 
And  they  should  find  he  was  their  friend, 
Who  made  them  happy  in  the  end. 

7.  We  join  to  pray  in  Jesus'  name. 
For  God  will  be  to  us  the  same  ; 
Such  as  lie  was  in  former  days, 
Which  we  shall  witness  to  his  praise; 

E:  James  1.  v,  22  to  v.  27.— Psalm  19, 
HYMN  LXXXVL— L.  M. 
jPor  tilt  E piste, ~ 
TVrOT  only  hearers  of  the  word 
•^^  Can  e'er  be  pleasing  to  the  Lord  ! 
Bi^t  such  who  seek  and  strive  to  do  : 
All  th'ngs  as  well  as  they  do  know. 

2.  How  greatly  doth  that  man  deceive : 
Himself  who  may  suppose  or  b'lieve — 
To  be  an  heir  of  saving  grace 
Whilst  Christian  duties  he  delays, 

3.  Just  like  a  s-mpje  man  that  would. 
His  visage  in  a  glass  behold  ! 
But  soon  his  visage  is  for  got, 
As  tho'  he  had  beheld  it  not. 

4.  Sure,  such  reliaion  all  is  vain, 
Whilst  man  to  sin,  a  s^ave  remain— 
Tliat  sonl  in  grace  can  n'er  succeed 
That  will  not  serve  the  Lord  indeed. 

6.  But  bless'd  and  happv  is  the  man. 
Who  searches  well  the  (iospel  plan  ? 
That  perfect  law  of  liberty 
IJiat  sets  the  soul  h'om  vices  free. 


(83) 

The  Ascension  Hay. 

\  ^  :  Mark  16.  v,  U,  to    v. 20,— Psalm  41, 

HYMNLXXXVII._C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
i'OTHEN  Jtesiis'  time  v/as  ^\\y  come 
I  ^  ^    To  le^ve  this  world  below  ;     . 
Then  he  returii'd  \o  heav'n,  his  home  ! 
Where  he  is  worship'd  now. 
,  %  His  work  on  earth  is  all  complete  : 
His  suffVings  have  an  end  ; 
In  heav'n  he  took  his  place  and  seat^ 
jA.nd  reigns  at  God's  right  hand. 
'  3.  The  Hosts  of  heaven  praise  his  name, 
And  of  his  wonders  sing  ; 
Then  let  us  join  to  do  the  same 
And  worship  him  our  King. 
j  4.  To  him,  are  endless  praises  due, 
From  all  that  live  and  move  ; 
fe'et  men  or  angels  cannot  shew 
jThe  greatness  of  his  love. 
5.  We  shall  more  fully  sing  his  praise  : 
When  we  get  near  his  throne — 
iVnd  love  and  thank  him  all  our  days, 
(For  all  that  he  has  done. 


T 


For  E  :   Acts  1,  v.  1.  to  v.  11  — Psalm  15, 
HYMNLXXXVIIL— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
ESUS  our  Lord  to  heav'n  is  gone^ 
And  sits  at  God's  right  handi 


84)     SUNDAY  AFTER  ASGENSION-DAY. 

Where  angels,  him  then'  sovereign  own, 
And  are  at  his  command. 

2.  Lo  he  ascends  with  pow'r  and  might. 
To  heav'n  from  whence  he  came — 
And  there  he  reigns  in  glorious  light. 
And  angels  praise  his  name. 

3.  For  that  he  once  himself  abased. 
And  died  to  set  us  free  ; 

He  is  by  all  in  heaven  prais'd, 
And  will  for  ever  be. 

4.  Once  more  on  earth  he  is  to  come, 
To  judge  the  human  race  • 

And  take  his  ransomM  people  home, 
To  know  his  pow'r  and  grace. 


Sunday  uftcr-  Jl^ceiision-Day. 

G  :  John  15,  V.  26  ch  16  to  v.  4— Psalm  140, 

HYMN  LXXXIX.— C.  M, 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

r^HRIST'S  servants  should  not  be  afraid^ 
^-^  Their  duties  to  perform  ; 
Thp  promises,  the  liOrd  hath  made, 
Will  guard  them  in  the  storm. 

2.  They  should  not  think  it  hard  or  strange, 
To  bear  the  Saviour's  Cross  ; 
For  Satan  seeks  to  have  revenge 
On  those  who  cause  his  loss. 

g.  When  Satan,  sin,  and  world  combine, 
Their  labours  to  oppose  ; 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY.     (85 

Yet  Jesus  by  his  pow'r  divine,  ' 

Will  baffle  ail  such  foes. 

4.  Tho'  griefs  and  sorrows  them  await^ 
And  trials  of  their  faith  ; 

To  some  it  proves,  their  lot  and  fate, 
To  feel  the  stroke  of  death. 

5.  All  this  should  never  more  indeed  : 
Fright  feeble  saints  away  ; 

God  giveth  strength  as  they  do  need, 
(According  to  the  day. 

6.  Supported  by  that  mighty  hand^ 
;  Such  servants  may  endure — 

[To  persevere  and  firmly  stand, 
|In  spite  of  Satan's  pow'r. 


E  ;  1  Pet.  4,  v,  8,  to  v,  11.— Psalm  5^ 
HYMN  XC— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 

"OE  sober  watching  unto  pray'r, 
^  Ye  who  would  serve  the  Lord  ; 
Since  faithful  christian's  duties  arC; 
To  walk  the  narrow  road. 
1 2.  Let  fervent  charity  abound, 
phat  grace  from  God  above  ; 
For  where  that  precious  gift  is  found, 
Tft  covers  faults  with  love, 
1 13.  Where  charity  possess  the  mind. 
!;t  proves  itself  indeed  ; 
^uch  are  affectionate  and  kind 
to  all  that  are  in  need. 
I  H 


(86  WHITSUNDAY. 

4.  Such  ne'er  begrudge  what  they  can  dt 
But  help  on  ev'ry  side  ; 

And  thus  to  help  each  other  through, 
Keal  Christians  are  employ 'd. 

5.  As  faithful  Stewards  of  the  Lord 
Each  occupy  his  place  ; 

And  use  the  Oracles  and  word 
With  all  the  means  of  grace. 

6.  O  what  a  pitty,  Lord  it  is 
That  many  son's  of  men  ! 
Will  never  be  convinc'd  of  this^ 
Salvation  to  obtain. 


Whitsunday. 

G  r  John  14,  ^.  2S,  to  v.  Sl^^Psalm  48. 
HYMNXCI.— CM, 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
0  W  bless'd  are  they  who  love  the  IjotA 


TT 

-"-  And  seek  his  will  to  do  ; 

They  have  his  promise  and  hisword^ 

That  he  will  love  them  too. 

2.  The  Holy  Spirit  shall  reveal 
The  gracious  will  of  God — 
And  thus  their  hearts  shall  know  and  feel 
The  worth  of  Jesus'  blood. 

'3.  That  which  the  world  cannot  receiv*^ 

The  peace  of  God  within  ; 

|s  the  reward  to  all  who  b'lieve 

And  strive  to  conquer  sin^ 


WHITSUNDAY.  (87 

4.  The  Holy  Ghost,  with  heav\ily  grace/ 
And  blessings  from  above  : 

Will  make  such  hearts  his  dwelling  place 
And  fill  the  soul  with  love. 

5.  He  will  for  ever  there  abide, 
To  all  their  wants  attend  ; 

To  be  their  counsel  and  their  guide, 
Their  safe  guard  and  their  friend 
6    O  happy,  where  such  grace  divine^ 
Can  have  its  real  abode  ; 

0  may  such  treasurs  too  be  mine  : 
Those  precious  gifts  of  God. 

HYMN  XCIL— L.  M. 

for  the  same. 

'1^  Comforter  of  God  come  down 
^-^  And  cause  our  hearts  to  be  thine  own  ^r 
Thy  heav'nly  light  in  us  to  shine. 
Would  fill  our  hearts  with  grace  divine. 

2.  Thou  blessed  gift  from  God  above, 
Thou  heav'nly  light  and  fire  of  love  ; 
O  let  thy  powV  and  grace  be  felt, 
And  cause  our  hardened  hearts  to  melt.   ^ 

S.  Our  sinful  state  to  us  reveal, 
And  Godly  sorrow  let  us  feel  ; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  to  us  impart : 
And  write  thy  laws  upon  each  heart. 

1  4.  O,  fill  our  souls  with  heav'nly  grace,, 
Till  we  thy  sacred  love  embrace  ; 

I  Thy  work  begun  in  us  renew, 
And  finish  our  Salvation  too. 


88)  WHITSUNDAY. 

5.  Grant  us  a  true  and  living  faith, 
Aiid  make  us  faithlul  unto  death  ; 
Help  us  escape  the  snares  of  sin 
And  grant  us  j  jy  and  peace  within.. 

6.  Teach  us  the  father  to  confess, 
The  S3n,  our  life  and  righteousness  ; 
O  Holy  Ghost,  thy  gifts  be  giv'n, 
And  fit  us  for  the  courts  of  heav'n. 


For  E  :   Acts.  2,  v.  1  to  v.  13.— Psalm  68. 
HYMN  XCIII.— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
/^OME  O  thou  blessed  comforter, 
^  Thy  precious  gifts  on  us  confer  ; 
Thy  glorious  light  to  us  reveal, 
And  cause  each  heart  thy  love  to  feel. 

2.  May  we  like  the  Disciples  be  : 
Who  earnestly  did  wait  on  thee  ; 
Until  thy  promises  were  giv'n, 

Thy  gifts  on  them  sent  down  fromheav'n. 

3.  May  we  like  they,  be  filPd  with  joy. 
Like  they,  our  efforts  all  employ  ; 

To  sing  thy  praise,  and  shew  thy  love. 
Thy  wonders  and  thy  blessings  prove 

4.  Thy  heav'nly  aid  and  quick^iing  pow'rs 
Can  warm  these  frozen  hearts  of  ours  : 
Likewise  aftbrd  us,  life  and  heat. 

To  conquer  every  foe  we  meet. 

5.  To  feel  thy  love  is  life  indeed  ! 
Thy  gi^'ts  and  grace  is  all  we  need  : 
To  make  us  happy  in  thy  ways 
And  fit  us  for  to  sing  thy  praise. 


(89) 

Whit  sun- Monday, 

G  :  John  3.  v.  16  to  v.  21 Psalm  104. 

HYJMN  XCIV.— L.  M. 
FOU  THE  GOSPEL, 

GO D  lov'd  the  warld  beyond  degree 
S  are  no  such  other  love  can  be  ; 
He  sent  his  son,  who  died  and  sav'd, 
The  whole  of  man  to  sin  enslavM. 

2.  But  to  compiete  that  glorious  plan. 
The  Son  of  God  became  nke  man ; 
When  he  assum'd  our  tiesh  and  blood. 
He  died  like  man,  but  not  as  God. 

3.  He  bore  the  cui^se  to  make  us  bless M  ) 
On  hmi  doth  our  Salvation  rest  ; 
When  all  our  sins  on  him  were  laid, 

His  death  for  ail  attonement  made. 

4.  His  death  has  purchased  Hfe  and  gra,ce. 
For  all  the  lost  of  Adam's  race  ; 

;No  other  sacrifice  could  pay, 
For  sin,  and  take  our  guilt  away. 

5»  They,  who  on  him  the  Saviour  b'lieve, 
They  shall  not  perish,  but  shall  live  j 
The  Saviour  came  not  to  condemn 
The  sons  of  men,  but  ransomed  them. 

6.  Come  helpless  sinners,  take  a  view. 
Come  see  what  Christ  has  done  for  you  / 
Beheve  in  him,  and  trust  his  powV, 
Anti  he  will  save  you  ever  more. 
H2 


90)  WHiTSUK-MONDAt. 

For  E  :  Acts  10,  v.  42,  to  v.  48._Psalm  U&i 

HYMN  XCV.— C.  M, 

For  the  Epistle. 

r^OME  blessed  spirit  from  above^ 
^  And  visit  us  below — 
Cause  us  to  taste  and  feel  thy  love  : 
In  thee  to  live  and  grow. 

2»  No  gift  but  thine  our  soul  inspires  t 
To  love  thee  as  we  would  ; 
Nor  work  in  us  such  pure  desires^ 
To  serve  thee  as  we  should. 

3.  Thy  gifts  alone  can  cheer  the  mind^ 
And  cause  our  fears  depart  ; 
Without  that,  we  are  deaf  and  blind, 
And  of  a  stubborn  heart. 

4.  By  nature  we  are  prone  to  ill  : 
Perverse  are  all  our  w  ays — 

And  we  have  neither  strength  nor  will 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

5.  But  when  thy  blessings  ai*e  bestow'd. 
These  wants  m-e  all  supplied  ! 

And  We  partake  the  grace  of  God^ 
Till  we  are  sanctified. 

6.  Thus  we  are  made  the  truth  to  hear^ 
And  trust  unto  thy  word — 

And  with  a  Godly  holy  fear 
i^o  worship  the  our  JiOrd.^ 


Triniti/-  Sunday. 

G  :  John  3,  v,  1,  to  v.  15.— Psalm  73, 
HYMN  XCVI— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

HOW  blessM  are  they  who  take  delight 
To  visit  Christ  the  Lord  ! 
As  Nicodemus  came  by  night, 
To  hear  the  Gospel  word. 

2.  The  Lord  will  open  to  their  view, 
The  things  of  greatest  worth — 
That  which  belbre  they  never  knew  : 
The  new  and  heav'nly  birth. 

3.  Christ  solemnly  declares  'tis  true, 
This  truth  will  e'^er  remain  ; 

God's  kingdom  ye  can  never  view, 
Till  ye  are  born  again  ! 

4.  Indeed  ye  must  be  thus  renewed? 
And  feel  this  change  within  • 

Or  ne'er  become  the  son's  of  God, 
And  live  and  die  in  sin. 

5.  This  works  a  change  upon  the  mindj 
And  fills  the  soul  with  love  ! 

And  thus  the  seeking  soul  shall  find  : 
This  work  is  from  above. 

6.  The  water  and  the  spirit  are 
The  means  which  Christ  directs  / 
And  as  the  Saviour  doth  declare  : 
These  must  have  their  eftects, 

7.  But  how  this  gracious  work  is  wrought, 
Is  more  than  man  can  know  ! 


(92  TRINITY- SUNDAY. 

And  far  beyond  the  reach  of  thought, 
What  heav'nly  gi-ace  can  do, 
8.  The  spirit  worketh  as  he  please  ; 
And  they  who  will  submit, 
Shall  find  that  God's  appointed  ways 
Will  make  the  work  complete. 


E:  Rom.  11,  v.  33,  to  v,  36.— Psalm  71, 
HYMN  XCVIL— L.  M. 

For  the  Ephtle. 

OHeighth  and  depth  of  boundless  love^ 
5  Not  men  below,  nor  saints  above  ! 
Can  search  the  great  Creator's  Ways^ 
Or  know  the  riches  of  his  grace*. 

2.  Not  angels  search,  nor  human  skill. 
Can  ever  comprehend  his  will ; 

His  judgments,  counsels  and  his  mind. 
The  wisest  creature  cannot  find. 

3.  Yet  God  was  pleased  to  unfold 
The  things  that  were  conceaPd  of  old  ; 
When  he  divulg'd  that  glorious  plan. 
Which  was  to  save  the  race  of  man^ 

4.  At  first  unto  the  Jews  alone, 

This  was  by  types  and  shaddows  shown ; 
Besides  his  Prophets  and  his  word 
To  shew  the  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

6.  But  O,  this  was  not  understood, 
That  man  should  be  redeemed  with  blood  ; 
This  was  to  Jews  and  Greeks  coaceal'd, 
Till  all  was  in  the  fact  revealU 


FIRST   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRI3JITY.      (93 

6.  The  Jews  had  long  salvation  sought,  ' 
In  their  own  works  which  they  had  wrought; 
And  thus  refus'd  the  Gospel  caL, 

Which  prov'd  their  stumble  and  their  fall. 

7.  The  Heathens  hear'd  the  Gospel  voice ! 
It  fill'd  their  souls  with  greatest  joys  : 
Wlien  this  great  mystry  came  to  view, 
That  Jesus  died  to  save  them  too. 

8.  O,  heighth  and  depth  of  love  divine, 
Who  could  forsee  that  great  design  ; 

The  Lord  himself,  from  heav'n  came  down^ 
And  died  to  make  the  world  his  own. 

The  first  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G:  Luke  16,  v.  19,  to  v.  31— Psalpi  I*. 

HYMN  XCVIIL— L.  M, 

rOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

A  Worldling,  wretched,  vile  and  base^ 
Not  subject  to  restraining  grace  ; 
But  yielded  to  his  lusts  and  pride. 
And  set  all  fear  of  God  aside. 

2.  Though  he  had  riches  laid  in  store, 
Yet  no  compassion  on  the  poor ! 

A  beggar  in  a  helpless  state. 
Found  no  assistance  at  his  gate. 

3.  The  worldling  spent  his  precious  days, 
In  Luxuries,  in  sports  and  plays — 
While  the  poor  beggar  lay  distressed, 
With  poverty  and  sores  oppress'd. 


94)      FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY: 

4.  But  to  them  both  it  proved  stringe. 
To  meet  with  such  a  sudden  change  ; 
The  worldling  sent  to  endless  pain, 
The  beggar  placM  with  Christ  to  reign. 

5.  This  is  the  sinners  awful  case  : 
'I'hey  who  neglect  the  time  of  grace  ; 
They  cry  for  help,  but  O  too  late  ! 
When  once  they  share  their  lot  and  fate^ 

6.  The  worldling  prayM  to  get  relief^ 
To  metigate  his  pain  and  grief ; 

But  father  Abr'am  could  not  grant 
That  cooling  drop  which  he  did  want. 

7.  If  we  seek  heaven  here  on  earth, 
We  loose  the  heaven  of  greater  worth  ; 
To  bear  the  Cross  with  Jesus  here, 
Intitles  us  to  glory  there. 

8.  Dear  Saviour,  make  us  truly  wise^ 
All  sinfiil  pleasures  to  despise — 

The  greatest  evil  we  can  do  : 
That  is  to  choose  our  heav'n  below. 


E  :  1  John  4.  v.  16  to  v  21.— Psalm  91, 
HYMN  XCIX— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
r\  May  I  know  the  grace  of  God  t 
^^  And  taste  his  love  divine  ; 
His  love  in  my  soul  «hed  abroad^ 
Could  make  the  Saviour  mine. 
2.  To  dwell  in  God,  and  God  in  me, 
Would  perfect  me  in  love — 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    (95 

How  bless'd  and  happy  would  I  be 

In  him  to  Uve  and  move. 
3.  No  slavish  fear  torments  the  heart : 

Where  love  can  dwell  and  reign  ! 
'  The  pow'rs  of  darkness  must  depart, 
i  The  soul  is  freed  from  pain. 
4  We  love  him  who  hath  lovM  us  first ; 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood  ; 

Who  made  us  blessM  when  we  were  curs'd, 
!  And  enemies  to  God. 

5.  To  lore  the  Lord,  thus  we  are  bound : 
I  Our  fellow-men  likewise  ! 

'  Or  our  profession  will  be  found, 
But  vanity  and  lies. 

6.  Lord  !  make  me  faithful  and  sincere^ 
Make  me  to  watch  and  pray  : 

i  That  I  may  never  need  to  fear 
Of  being  cast  away. 


The  second  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
G  ;  Luke  U,  v,  16  to  v.  24.— Psalm  19, 
I  HYMN  C— C,  M. 

I  FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

"VTE  sons  of  men,  come  one  and  all  j 

*•    Come  to  the  Gospel  feast ; 
I  Obey  your  blessed  Saviours  call : 

O  come  and  be  his  guest ! 
I    2.  We  bear  his  message  unto  you^ 


CommissiouM  by  the  Lord-« 


96)    SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

His  promises,  come  prove  them  true, 
Alid  trust  unto  his  word. 

3.  All  things  for  you  are  ready  now. 
And  precious  is  the  treat ! 

And  all  you  need  he  will  bestow. 
To  make  your  joys  complete. 

4.  We  pray  that  you  may  all  draw  near, 
And  to  the  call  attend  ; 

They  who  refuse  our  call  to  hear, 
Cannot  be  Jesus'  friend. 

5.  Nothing  pertaining  to  this  life^ 
Should  causae  you  to  delay — 

Not  Land  or  Oxen,  or  a  wife, 
Keep  )^ou  from  Christ  away. 

6.  Be  ye  not  like  the  stubborn  Jews, 
Who  all  his  calls  disdained  ! 
Because  they  did  his  grace  refuse ! 
His  curse  on  them  remained. 

7.  He  calleth  not  the  Jews  alone, 
Biit  all  who  will  receive  ; 

Come  poor  and  needy,  ev'ry  one. 
Come  yc  to  him  and  live. 

8.  But  come  ye,  now  make  no  de/ay  I 
O  come  with  speed  and  haste  : 

Lest  he  should  in  displeasure  say — • 
My  feast  ye  shall  not  taste. 


O 


E  :  1  John  3,  V  13,  to  v.  18.~Psalnir41^ 
HYMN  CI— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
Christian  brethern  marvel  not  I 
What  if  the  world  hate  you  ; 


THIHD  SUNDAY  AFTEE  TRINITV.     (9*5* 

It  is  the  christians  share  and  lot,  -• 

Whilst  here  on  earth  below. 

2.  The  world  will  ever  love  its  ways. 
That  of  unrighteousness  ! 

The  carnal  mind  can  ne'er  embrace 
The  ways  of  life  and  peace. 

3.  Those  who  have  pass'd  from  death  to  life^ 
Must  needs  expect  to  find, 

Continual  war,  and  constant  strife^ 
With  those  of  carnal  mind. 

4.  The  soul  remains  with  sin  defiPd  ! 
Whilst  in  a  carnal  state — 

And  never  will  be  reconciled 
To  bear  the  christians  fate. 

5.  Where  there  is  not  a  living  faith^ 
The  mind  is  not  renew'd  ; 

And  still  remains  in  sin  and  death. 
And  enmity  with  God. 

The  third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

HYMN  CIL— C.  M. 

G  :  Luke  15,  v.  1  to  v.  10.— Psalm  26. 

For  the  Epistle. 
TESUS,  poor  sinners  will  receive, 
*^  And  make  them  welcome  too  ; 
He  calls  on  them  to  come  and  live  1 
I  am  a  friend  to  you. 
2.  He  eats  and  drinks ,  and  treats  with  theiD^ 
On  gracious  terms  of  peace  ; 
And  they  who  firmly  b'lieve  on  him^ 
Shall  know  his  pardoning  grace* 


(98     THlBt)  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

S.  He  seeks  them  as  poor  wandVing  sheep. 
Who  e'er  and  go  astray  ; 
And  by  his  providence  will  keep, 
Them  in  the  righteous  way. 

4.  He  calls  them  with  a  lov  ing  voice. 
And  wishes  them  to  come  ; 
And  angels  too  with  him  rejoice  ! 
To  see  them  turning  home. 

5.  He  seeks  the  lost  till  they  are  fomid^ 
He  saves  and  sets  them  free  ; 
His  heart  with  pure  desires  abound, 
Their  happinesiJ  to  see. 

6.  O  why  should  sinners  dread  oi-  fear 
On  Jesus  to  attend—- 
Who  calls  on  them  to  bring  them  near, 
*Fo  him,  their  Lord  and  friend. 


1 


E  :  1  Pet.  5,  V,  6,  to  v.  11.— Psalm   147. 
HYMN  CIII— C.  M. 
Foi^  the  Epistle. 

C^AST  all  your  cares  upon  the  Lord, 
^  Who  careth  still  for  you  ; 
Your  pray'rs  shall  ever  more  be  heard  : 
Yes,  heard  and  answer'd  too. 

2.  O  !  watch  and  pray  in  all  your  lives  j 
Resist  the  Devil's  pow'r  ! 
Who  like  a  roaring  Lion  strives, 
Your  souls  for  to  devour. 

o.  O  b^  ye  stedfast,  strong  in  hope^^ 
preserve  a  living  faith ! 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRI5ITY.    (93 

That  will  support  and  bear  you  up, 
Against  the  povv'rs  of  death. 

4.  Should  we  refuse  the  Cro?s  to  bear  ? 
To  shew  the  Saviour's  name  ; 

Oar  faithful  brethern  every  where, 
Do  ever  bear  the  same. 

5.  And  after  suffering  here  awhile, 
*rhe  sorrows  ye  may  meet ; 

All  our  afflictions,  pain  and  toil. 
Will  make  our  joys  complete. 

6.  The  God  of  love,  of  peace  and  grace, 
*Your  Great  and  Mighty  friend  ! 
Establish  you  in  all  his  ways, 

Until  your  warfare  end. 

. _ «. 

The  fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  ;  Luke  6,  v.  36,  to  v.  42.— Psalm  ICk 
HYMN  CIV.— L,  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

'VjCTl^  must  be  merciful  and  kind, 
^  ^   If  we  possess  the  Saviours  mind  5 
In  enmity  we  dare  not  live, 
But  freely  pardon  and  forgive. 

2.  The  soul  with  spite  and  wrath  oppress\l 
Can  ne'er  attain  to  peace  and  rest  ! 

But  slavish  fear,  and  guilt  and  pain, 
Must  ever  on  that  heart  remain. 

3.  Dare  we  a  right  to  heaven  claim, 
Though  we  profess  the  Christian  name  ; 


100)  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Whilst  we  still  lack  the  nobler  part^ 
The  love  of  God  to  rule  the  heart. 

4.  To  love  our  friends,  and  them  alone^ 
That  would  be  next  to  loving  none  ; 

To  love  a  friend,  but  not  a  foe. 
Such  love  hath  ev'ry  Heathen  too. 

5.  But  O,  it  is  a  diffVent  case 
With  those,  who  are  the  sons  of  grace  ! 
Not  eye  for  eye,  nor  tooth  for  tooth, 
Say  they,  who  love  the  word  of  truth. 

6.  What  ill  in  other  men  I  see, 
The  very  same  I  find  in  me  ; 
Por  when  I  search  myself  within, 
J  find  the  best  I  do  is  sin. 


E;  Rom.  8,  V.  18  to  v.  23.— Psalm  126. 
HYMN  CV.— L.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
•npHE  christian  sufferings  here  below, 
-*-    Do  not  deserve  to  be  comparM  ! 
Unto  the  joys  God  will  bestow, 
To  those  who  trust  unto  his  word. 

2.  On  this  sure  promise  they  may  build 
They  never  need  to  doubt  or  fear — 
Such  glories  are  in  them  reveaPd, 
Which  will  repay  their  sufil'Vings  here. 

3.  Happy  will  be  the  time  indeed, 
Tor  which  the  whole  creation  wait ; 
When  ev'ry  creature  shall  be  freed 
f(;om  their  oppressed  and  mournful  state. 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TUINITY.    (101 

4  In  Adam's  fall  the  whole  was  made. 
Subject  to  vanity  and  sin — 
The  curse  on  all  the  earth  was  laid, 
And  all  that  is  contained  therein. 

5,  All  creatures  may  be  said  to  groan3 
And  travel  in  distress  and  pain  ; 

All  living  creatures,  Sun  and  Moon, 
They  feel  the  curse  of  guilt  and  stain. 

6.  But  when  uie  blessed  sons  of  God 
In  all  their  glory  come  to  view  ; 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  be  renew'd. 
All  creatures  are  redeemed  too. 

The  fifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G;  Luke  5.  v.  1  to  v.  11,— Psalm  127, 
HYMN  CVI— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 
\  S  Peter  fished  all  the  night, 
-^-^  And  toiPd  until  the  morning  Light  j 
His  labours  they  were  all  for  nought, ' 
He  drew  his  net  but  nothing  caught. 

2.  Such  is  the  case  with  teachers  too. 
All  they  can  teach,  or  say  or  do — 
That  cannot  cause  the  world  to  believe, 
Or  yet  the  Gospel  tiiith  receive. 

3.  Except  the  Lord,  their  labours  bless. 
Their  labours  are,  without  success ; 
jTheir  Gospel  net  is  cast  in  vain. 

And  they  have  nothing  for  their  pain. 

4.  When  Jesus  manages  the  case, 

lAnd  cloath'sthe  word  with  powV  and  grace^ 
1  I  2 


102)    FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTfit  TRINtTf. 

Then  sinners  will  be  made  to  hear 
And  feel  and  know  the  Saviour  near. 

5.  At  his  commanding  word  we  cast 
Oar  net,  and  hope  to  catch  at  last ! 
We  preach  to  men  the  Gospel  word, 
And  for  the  blessing  trust  the  Lord. 

6.  O  make  us  faithful,  Lord  we  pray  ! 
That  like  true  fishermen  we  may— 

In  all  our  office  act  our  part, 

And  seek  thy  cause  with  all  our  heart. 

E  :  1  Pet.  3,  v.  8.  to  v.  15.— Psalm  91. 
HYMN  CVII,— C,  M, 

For  the  Epistle. 

HAPPY  are  they  and  truly  bless'd, 
Who  have  the  Saviours  mind  ; 
Whose  hearts  are  with  his  love  possessM„ 
Which  makes  them  meek  and  kind. 

2.  They  follow  Jesus  in  his  way, 
And  bear  with  each  assault ; 
Like  Jesus  for  tlieir  foes  they  pray, 
And  pardon  every  fault. 

3.  Such  counsels  as  the  Lord  doth  give^ 
They  ardently  pcrsue  : 

And  by  his  precepts  seek  to  live, 
In  all  they  say  or  do. 
A.  In  all  their  lives  they  keep  a  guard. 
And  flee  from  every  ill — 
Their  constant  prayers  are  to  the  Lord  v 
Teach  us  to  know  thy  will 


Sixth  Sunday  after  trinity.  (lOS 

5,  To  live  in  peace  is  their  desire^ 
ileal  happiness  to  see  ; 

They  guard  their  tongues,  as  needs  require ' 
From  vain  discourses  free. 

6.  The  Lord  to  such  is  ever  near, 
He  guards  them  with  his  eyes — 
And  when  distressed  his  gracious  ear. 
Is  open  to  their  cries » 

The  sixth  Suiidaij  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Matth.  5,  v.  20,  to  v.  26 Psalm  139. 

HYMN  CVIII— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

UR  righteousness  must  far  exceed 
That  of  the  Pharisees  indeed  ; 
it  must  be  of  a  diff  Vent  kind, 
Such  as  renews  the  heart  atid  rflind. 
2.  To  sing  and  pray,  and  make  a  show, 
is  what  the  hypocrite  can  do  ; 
May  seem  to  act  the  christian  part, 
1  Yco  not  the  cause  of  Christ  at  heart, 
I   3.  Where  grace  divine,  reigns  not  within^ 
I  ^he  mind  is  still  attach'd  to  sift  ; 
!  The  best  devotion,  dead  and  cold^ 
I  As  w^as  the  Pharisees  of  old. 
4.  But  dift'Vent  is  the  blievers  state, 
He  will  not  live  at  such  a  rate ; 
'  His  case  unto  himself  is  known, 
I  He  pleads,  no  mei-its  of  his  own 
I 


O 


104)   SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  | 

5.  He  pleads  not  far  self-righteowsness^  | 
But  all  he  pleads  is  pard'n  ng  grace  ;  I 
All  which  he  trusts  he  shall  partake^ 

And  that  alone  for  Jesus  sake. 

6.  He  gains  that  faith  which  works  by  love, 
And  all  within  him  dve  and  move 

In  Christ  his  Saviour,  and  his  God, 
Who  hath  redeem'd  him  with  his  blood. 

7.  Here  is  the  christian  set  to  view  : 
Lord  grant  that  I  may  be  sach  too  ; 
Grant  me  that  righteousness  I  need, 
Which  does  the  Pharisees  exceed. 


E  :  Rom.  6,  v.  3  to  v  11,— Psalm  31. 
HYMN  CIX.--C.  M, 
For  the  Epistle. 
A  RE  we  baptiz'd  in  Christ  our  Lord. 
-^•^  And  buried  in  his  death  ; 
We  are  from  death  to  life  restored 
And  live  in  him  by  faith. 

2.  Is  Jesus  raised  from  the  dead 
By  his  Almighty  powV* 
As  members  of  that  living  head, 
We  live  to  sin  no  more. 

3.  We  live,  but  not  to  sin  enslav'd, 
As  once  it  was  our  case  ; 
From  Satan's  power  we  are  savM, 
By  Jesus  and  his  grace. 

4»  Our  base  affections  crucified 
A»d  nail'd  unto  the  tree  : 


1 


[,     SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY,  (106 

i  And  Christ  will  ever  be  enjoy'd, 
I  (Our  lite  and  liberty. 
ji  5.  We  are  from  day  to  day  renew'd, 
jiAnd  made  \n  grace  to  grow  : 
jinto  the  image  of  om*  God, 
JiAnd  are  his  children  too. 
!  6.  Do  we  thus  imitate  him  here, 
Whilst  here  on  earth  we  live  ; 
What  glories  will  the  Saviour  there, 
lUnto  his  servaiits  give. 


k    The  seventh  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

!  G  :  Mark.  8,  v.  1  to  v.  9.— Psalm  136. 

HYMN  ex.— C.  M. 
i  FOR  J  HE  GOSPEL. 

PEAR  Saviour,  bounteous  are  thy  hands. 
Thy  mercies  are  unknown  : 
iflThy  m  ghty  word,  thy  great  commands, 
(pan  bring  thy  blessings  down. 
i  2.   O  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  thy  ways, 
ilrhy  counsels  none  can  know. 
ilThy  love,  thy  mercy  and  thy  grace, 
ijProvides  for  all  below . 

SS,  Not  as  the  eyes  of  men  do  see, 
r  human  mind  perceive  ; 
That  all  the  world  is  fed  by  thee, 
\nd  evVy  creature  live. 
(4.  Some  thousands  once  had  followed  thee 
Cnto  the  wilderness  ; 
irhou  hadst  compassion  them  to  see, 
Paint,  hungry,  and  distre^s'd. 


106)  SEVENTH  srKDAY  AFTBE  TRINITY, 

5.  But  all  their  wants  were  sodn  supplie 
At  thy  commanding  word- — 
They  ate,  and  all  were  satisfied, 
And  praised  thee  their  Lord. 

6.  O  happy  they,  who  oA  thee  wait ! 
And  to  thy  calPs  attend  • 
What  joy  and  comforts  will  they  meetj 
With  thee^  their  Lord  and  friend. 


£  :  Rom.  6.  v.  19j  to  v.  23. — Psalm  49. 
HYMN  CXI.— S.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
OHOULB  we  our  members  yield  ? 
^To  act  unrighteousness  ; 
Who  have  the  will  of  God  reveaPd, 
And  his  dear  name  profess. 

2.  Yet  once  it  was  our  case, 
We  were  to  sin  enslav'd — 
But  by  a  wondVous  act  of  grace  :< 
HenewM  again  and  sav'd. 

o.  We  dare  not  yield  to  sin, 
Tho'  grace  to  us  abounds — 
Lest  we  enslave  ourselves  again, 
And  mock  the  Saviours  wounds. 

4.  How  much  could  we  be  blamM, 
To  nourish  such  a  root  ? 
Whose  growth  would  make  us  feel  asham 
when  once  it  shews  its  fruit. 

5.  Rewards  of  sin  is  death, 
Of  body  and  of  soul ; 


I         EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  (107 

I  But  every  true  believer  hath, 
(That  which  can  make  him  whole, 
6.  Life  is  the  gift  of  God, 
For  Jesus  sake  ^tis  giv'n. 
Tiie  shedding  of  the  Saviour's  blood, 
Will  make  them  heirs  of  heav'n. 

[:        The  eighth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
I  G  :  Matth,  7,  v.  15  to  v.  23.— Psalm  36. 

HYMN  CXII._C.  M. 

FOR   THE  GOSPEL, 
OEWARE,  the  Saviour  gave  command^ 
Ij-^  And  watch  ye  unto  pray'r  ; 
That  ye  be  wise  and  understand  ! 
I  The  teachers  ye  may  hear. 
I  2.   Our  Lord  declares  that  such  shall  come, 
l^ho  show  a  pious  i"ace ; 
That  they  would  come,  and  would  presume, 
\^o  take  the  Saviour's  place. 
1 3.  They  would  appear  like  lambs  without. 
iSut  ravenous  Wolves  within  ! 
irhey  teach  and  pray,  and  act  devout : 
liTet  ail  they  du  is  sin. 
|j4.  Their  doctrine  is  deceit  and  frand^ 
ind  of  a  dang'rous  kind  ; 
They  do  not  teach  the  truth  of  God, 
lUutplease  the  carnal  mind. 
'^[5.  The  tmth  in  Jesus  they  deny, 
jt  answers  not  their  end  ; 
iCheir  pride  and  lusts  to  crucify 
5  not  what  tjiey  intend. 


108)  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITV. 

6.  As  grapes  on  thorns  have  never  grown^ 
Or  figs  from  thistles  shoot  ; 

Just  so  false  doctrines  ne'er  v^as  known, 
Produce  the  spirits  fruit. 

7.  The  good  or  evil  tree  we  know, 
When  of  its  fruit  we  taste  ; 

Thus  we  may  prove  the  doctrine  too, 
To  see  its  fruit  at  last. 

8.  Not  ev'ry  one  that  sayeth  Lord, 
Shall  enter  into  heaven — 

But  they  who  love  and  keep  the  word; 
To  them  it  shall  be  giv'n. 


E  :  Rom   8,  v.  12  to  v.  17.— Psalm  29.- 
HYMN  CXIIL— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
CHOULD  we  be  debtors  to  the  flesh,     1 
^  We  who  embrace  the  Gospel  cause  j-    ' 
Or  should  it  be  our  aim  or  wish. 
To  be  subject  to  carnal  laws. 

2.  If  so,  we  live,  we  surely  die, 
We  cannot  be  from  bondage  freed — 
Because  we  cannot  crucify 

The  flesh  with  ev'ry  evil  deed. 

3.  The  Gospel  makes  the  soul  alive, 
And  all  our  vital  pow Vs  renewed  ; 

We  shall  succeed  whene'er  we  strive,     ; 
To  have  our  evil  lusts  subdew'd. 

4.  We  shall  be  made  the  Sons  of  God; 
And  by  his  blessed  spirit  led  ! 


NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    109 

We  walk  the  strait  and  narrow  road 
Assisted  by  his  heavenly  aid.  ' 

5.  No  bondage,  dread  or  slavish  fear 
AVill  God-s  dear  children  need  to  feel 
What  e'er  the  Gospel  doth  declare  : 
His  blessed  spirit  will  reveal. 

G.  This  spirit  beareth  sure  record, 

By  which  assurance  will  be  giv'n 

His  witness  with  the  Gospel  v/ord, 
Proves  we  are  made  the  heirs  of  heav'a 

7.  If  thus  we  be  the  heirs  of  grace. 
What  happy  creatures  we  shall  be  l' 
To  dwell  with  Jesus  and  embrace,* 
His  Icve  to  all  eternity. 

[         The  ninth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 

G  :  Luke  16,  v.  1  to  v.  9— Psalm  62. 
HYMN  C  XIV.— L.  M. 
I  FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

jnr^HAT  steward  accus'd  to  his  Lord, 
;  X    Soon  heard  that  solemn  fatal  word  , 
Come  quickly  give  account  to  me  : 
JThou  can'st  no  longer  steward  be. 
i2.  Shew  thy  account  and  state  thy  case: 

Thou  shalt  no  longer  keep  that  place 

My  goods,  to  thee  I  can't  intrust, 
Bince  I  do  hear  thou  art  unjust. 
!l3.  On  earth  as  stewards  we  are  placM 
l^ot  to  neglect,  destroy,  or  waste  ; 
K 


110)    NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITV 

The  gifts  and  graces  God  doth  give, 
But  to  improve  them  v^^hile  we  live. 

4.  Before  the  Lord  we  must  appear, 
To  ansvrer  for  our  steward -ships  here ; 
We  must  account  to  God  alone, 

For  all  that  we  on  earth  have  done. 

5.  Then  let  u&  seek  and  strive  to  know^ 
And  humbly  ask  what  we  shall  do  ; 

To  fit  us  for  the  time  to  come, 
When  we  must  seek  another  homeT; 

6.  The  text  directs  you  very  plain. 
How  to  this  home  you  may  attain  ; 
Pray  notice  well  and  understand 
The  great  Jehovah's  just  command. 

7.  If  you  have  riches  less  or  more, 
And  there  with  help,  the  helpless  poor- 
Then  may  you  ever  hope  to  speed, 
And  find  a  home  when  you  shall  neeci. 


E:  1  Cor.  10,  v.  6,  to  v.  13.— Psalm  2^ 

HYMN  CXV— C.  M. 

F(n^  the  Epistle. 

GREAT  God  should  we  thy  grace  abu 
Thy  love  and  pow'r  disown  ! 
As  did  the  disobedient  Jews, 
Who  brought  thy  judgments  down. 
2.  Thy  bounteous  hand  on  them  besto^ 
What  e'er  their  wants  supplied  ;  j 

Yet  they  provoked  thee  their  God, 
Vittil  they  were  distroy'df 


TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    (Ill 

3.  Thy  mercies  long  with  sinners  bear, 
Thy  blessings  them  pursue  ;     . 

3at  thy  strict  judgments  every  where, 
Must  punish  vices  too. 

4.  God  spared  not  his  chosen  race, 
rhough  long  he  prov'd  their  triend  ; 
IVhen  long  they  had  abus'd  his  grace, 
They  perish'd  m  the  end* 

5.  Should  we  like  they  suppose  we  stand, 
ind  therefore  live  secure  ; 

}ar  house  is  built  upon  the  sand, 
l^nd  our  destruction  sure. 

6.  Then  let  us  ever  watch  and  pray, 
\e  always  on  our  guard  ; 

lest  like  the  Jew's  we  run  astray, 
nd  thus  forsake  the  Lord. 

Tenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Luke  19,  v.  41,  to  v,  48 Psalm  424 

HYMN  CXVI,— C.  M. 
FOR   THE  GOSPEL. 

lOn^HEN  Clirist  Jeinisalem  beheld^ 

y  T    As  he  approached  near— 
I  is  heart  her  doleful  state  bewaiPd, 
!;is  eyes  they  flow'd  with  tears. 
|t.  He  look'4  on  her  with  deep  distress^ 
j[nd  strove  to  be  her  friend  ; 
ijut  0,her  heighth  of  wickedness, 

fetermin'd  her  fatal  end, 


112    TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

3.  Did'st  thou  but  know  in  this  thy  day, 
That  which  would  work  thy  peace  ; 
Before  thy  help  is  done  away, 
And  win  forever  cease. 

4.  But  now  these  things  are  hid  from  thee, 
A.nd  from  thine  eyes  conceal'd — 
The  time  is  near  when  thou  must  see : 
God's  threat'nings  all  fulfiird. 

5    Justice  and  judgements  must  take  place. 
Thy  sins  have  brought  them  down  ; 
Long  ye  abus'd  the  means  of  grace, 
Which  ye  held  as  your  own. 

6.  Thy  foes  they  shall  compass  thee  round 
And  fill  thy  streets  with  fear  ! 

Thy  walls  laid  level  with  the  ground, 
And  thou  brought  to  despair* 

7.  Such  woes  as  never  were  on  eartlv, 
In  ev'ry  part  shall  rage  ; 

Great  famine,  wars  and  cruel  death 
Shall  sweep  thee  of  the  stage. 

8.  The  Jews,  they  shared  their  awful  fate 
And  thus  were  made  to  know  ; 

That  vice  destroyed  their  church  and  state, 
And  prov'd  their  overthrow. 

9.  Long  have  we  heard  thy  warnings  Lord 
But  we  regard  it  not — 

And  just  according  to  thy  word  : 
Their  fate  must  be  our  lot. 


f  BNTH  SUNDAY  AtTER  TRINITY.    IIS 

E  :  1  Cor.  12,  v.  1,  to  v.  11.— Psalm  119  v  1  to  v  IG- 
HYMN  CXVIL— L.  M, 

Fo7-  the  Epistle. 

WHERE  e'erthe  Gospel  truthis  taught 
The  way  of  lite  to  hght  is  brought— 
The  ignorant  are  made  to  know, 
Their  Saviour,  and  to  serve  him  too, 

2.  The  greatest  gifts  on  man  bestow'd; 
That  is  to  know  the  Uving  God  ; 

And  Jesus  Christ  his  only  son, 
And  what  he  hath  lor  sinners  done. 

3.  Jesus  who  for  our  sins  aton'd, 
Will  be  confessed  and  freely  own'd  ! 
Tlie  gifts  he  doth  for  us  provide, 

I  Are  by  the  Holy  Ghost  applied. 
I  4.  What  changes  in  the  heart  take  place, 
I  When  sinners  feel  the  work  of  gi-ace  ; 
jThey  feel  the  powerful  Gospel  word. 
And  know  that  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

ij  5.  The  pow'rs  of  darkness  are  dispell'd  ! 
I  The  soul  with  light  and  life  is  fill'd — 
jEnabled  by  a  heav'nly  powV, 
l|To  love  their  Saviour  evermore. 
Ipe.  Tho'  diffrent  gifts  the  spirit  give, 
jS"etall  from  him  alone  derive  ; 
jpumcient  grace  withal  is  giv'n, 
Co  fit  each  seeking  soul  for  heav'n, 
K9. 


(114) 
Eleventh  Sunday  after  Triniti/^ 

G  :  Luke  18,  v.  9,  to  v.  U.—Psalm  51. 

HYMN  CXVIIL— C.  M. 

FOB  THE  GOSPEL, 

THE  Publican  and  Pharisee, 
Described  by  our  Lord  ! 
They  differ  in  a  great  deg^-ee. 
In  sentimept  and  word. 

2.  They  both  went  to  the  house  of  prayVj, 
The  house  for  pray'r  design'd  ; 
Expressed  what  their  desires  were. 

As  they  bore  on  their  mind. 

3.  The  Pharisee,  one  of  that  cl,ass, 
Who  judg'd  himself  secure  ; 

And  all  inspections  he  could  pass. 
Because  his  works  were  pure. 

4.  AH  that  the  Publican  could  plead. 
That  merited  no  claim ; 

He  saw  his  wants,  he  felt  his  need, 
His  soul  was  fill'd  with  shame. 

5.  He  durst  not  even  lift  his  eyes. 
But  smote  upon  his  breast  : 
Have  mercy  Lord  on  me  he  cries, 
A  sinner  much  oppressed. 

6.  Would  we  not  feel  such  like  distres^s^ 
If  we  our  case  could  see  : 

And  stripp'd  of  all  self- righteousness. 
To  Jesus  we  would  flee. 

7.  And  though  corrupted,  vile  and  base, 
Condemn'd  Oft  ev'ry  side  | 


£I.EVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  (US 

Yet  through  the  Saviour's  love  and  gracej 
We  shall  be  justified. 

E  :  1  Cor.  15,  V.  1,  to  V.  10— Psalm  16: 
HYMN   CXIX.— L.  M. 
Fov  the  Epistle, 
TT  would  be  preaching  Christ  in  vain^ 
-■■  Should  not  the  dead  be  rais'd  again ; 
Jn  vain,  our  exercise  ofiaith, 
As  Paul,  the  great  Apostle  saith. 

2.  In  vain  the  Gospel  we  receive^  . 
If  after  death  we  should  not  live  ; 
With  bodies  rais'd  and  glorified  : 

Js  perfect  happiness  enjoy'd. 

3.  If  Jesus  be  the  Son  of  God  : 
Then  shall  our  bodies  be  renew'd  ; 
If  we  do  own  him  as  our  Lord  ! 
Why  should  we  not  believe  bis  word  ^ 

4.  His  promises  to  us  are  made  : 
J  will  be  sure  to  raise  the  dead — 
All  faithful  christians  then  shall  be, 
Prepared  to  live  and  dwell  with  me. 

5.  That  Jesus  from  the  grave  hath  rose^ 
In  spite  of  all  that  did  oppose ; 
Sufficiently  that  fact  was  proved, 
Therefore  our  doubts  are  all  remov'd, 

6.  We  praise  the  Lord  for  that  we  hav^ 
Such  living  hope  beyond  the  grave ; 
True,  here  we  bear  the  Saviour's  cross. 
But  there  he  makes  up  all  our  iQ«>v 


Twelfth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 

G  I  Mark.  7,  v.  31,  to  v.  37 Psalm  18. 

HYMN  CXX— L.  M. 
FOB  THE  GOSPEL, 

A  Wretched  man,  both  dumb  and  deaf, 
-^  Brought  to  our  Lord  to  get  relief; 
Was  made  to  know  the  Saviour's  pow'r, 
When  he  receiv'd  immediate  cure. 

2.  The  Saviour  us'd  but  simple  means, 
Such  as  the  haughty  world  disdains  ; 
When  he  first  took  him  from  the  throng, 
To  make  him  hear  and  loose  his  tongue. 

3.  The  cure  the  Saviour  on  him  wrought, 
Was  not  as  carnal  reason  taught ; 

To  cure  this  man  the  Saviour  made, 
!No.  boast  or  shew,  or  great  parade. 

4.  His  Ephphatha,  his  sigh  and  look, 
Through  all  the  powVs  of  darkness  broke; 
It  burst,  and  loosed  Satan's  chain , 

The  man  could  hear  and  speak  again. 
5. ;  Are  we  not  also  deaf  and  dumb, 
AnJl  wretched  creatures  from  the  womb  ; 
We  cannot  speak  the  Saviour's  praise, 
Until  we  feel  his  work  of  grace. 

6.  When  we  are  t^ken  from  the  crowd, 
And  with  his  light  and  grace  endowed  ; 
Then  by  experience  we  shall  know, 
Jesus,  that  great  Physician  too. 


I 


TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  (IIT 

7.   Then  of  his  wonders  we  can  tell, 
And  testify  that  all  is  well ; 
ThepovvV  of  Jesus  does  appear, 
The  dumb  they  speak,  the  deaf  tbey  hear, 

E  :  2.  Cor.  3,  v  4.  to  v.  9. —Psalm  25, 
HYMN  CXXI— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
A  LL  faithful  teachers  well  do  know. 
-^^  Their  cases  shew  them  plain ; 
In  all  what  ever  they  can  do^ 
They  are  but  feeble  men. 

2.  It  is  the  work  of  God  alone, 
By  which  they  ai  e  prepared  ; 

To  such  he  makes  his  counsels  known, 
Contained  in  his  word. 

3.  By  them  the  word  of  truth  is  taught : 
And  all  who  will  believe, 

From  death  unto  that  life  is  brought, 
Which  Christ  himself  will  give. 

4.  God's  law  is  written  in  the  mind. 
Not  on  the  stone  engrav'd ; 

It  makes  the  will  to  God  resign'd, 
No  more  to  sin  enslaved. 

5.  The  letter  of  the  law  can  kill, 
And  sink  the  rebel  low  ; 

But  cannot  change  the  stubborn  wilL 
Nor  yet  the  mind  renew. 

6.  The  law  like  unto  Moses'  face. 
Does  cast  a  fearful  ray  ; 


118)     13th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITV. 

But  O  !  the  glorious  word  of  grace, 
Can  drive  our  fears  away. 
7.  O  rnay  such  glory  be  reveaPd^ 
And  with  influence  shine  ; 
Till  all  om'  hearts  be  truly  fill'd 
With  love  and  grace  divine. 

Thirteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  I^uke  10.  v.  23  to  v,  37.— Psalm  19, 

HYMN  CXXII.— C.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

THE  duty  first  on  us  enjoin'd, 
That  is  to  love  the  Lord : 
With  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  mind, 
And  all  we  can  afford. 

2,  The  next  conjiiiand  is  full  as  greatj. 
To  love  our  neighbours  too — 
Of  like  importance,  and  of  weight, 
As  all  the  scriptures  shew. 

g.  If  we  love  God  with  all  ojir  heart ; 
Then  sure  it  niust  succeed  ; 
We  ne'er  neglect  to  act  our  part. 
To  those  who  are  in  need. 

4.  All  acts  of  mercy  God  respects  i 
Far  more  than  sacrifice  ♦ 

For  such  are  they  which  he  directs  : 
And  ever  highly  prize. 

5.  That  soul  can  never  be  impressed, 
With  love  and  grace  divine  ; 

Who  will  not  feel  for  the  disti:es3'^^ 
To  bear  them  on  their  mind 


13th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY*  (119 

6.  Where  words  and  actions  don't  agree^ 
Profession  is  in  yain, 

Porlove  to  God  there  cannot  be, 
Where  there  is  none  to  men. 

7.  All  such  religion  is  but  mock, 
A  tree  without  a  root  : 

Where  it  consists  of  only  talk> 
And  not  of  genuine  fruit. 


E :  Gal.  3,  v.  15,  to  v.  23.— Psalm  ltfc< 
HYMN  CXXIIL— L.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 

THE  promise  made  to  Abraham^ 
And  unto  all  his  promised  race  ; 
It  was  complete  when  Jesus  cam-e_, 
And  seal'd  the  covenant  of  Grace* 

2.  That  which  was  long  before  determined ^ 
That  all  the  law  should  be  fulfilPd— 
This  was  to  Abraham  confirm^, 
The  promise  ratified  and  seaPd* 

o.  What  e'er  the  law  could  teach  or  give- 
That  would  be  labbur  all  in  vain  ; 
To  rescue,  ransom  or  retrieve, 
The  wretched  state  of  fallen  men. 

4.  The  law  just  like  the  teachers  rod. 
Can  scourge  and  let  us  feel  the  smart ; 
But  never  work  that  love  to  God, 
Which  can  renew  and  change  the  heai'fr 

5.  But  this  effectual  change  we  need, 
ts  wrought  by  a  superior  hojd  ■ 


1!20)    14th  sukcay  after  trinity 

To  be  of  Abraham's  genuine  seed, 
Entitledto  that  heav'nly  land. 

6.  Jesus  who  was  forelong  ordain'd. 
According  to  the  promis'd  word  ; 
Oar  lost  Salvation  hath  regained, 
And  everlasting  life  restored. 

7.  O  let  us  praise  the  Saviours  name  : 
Who  lovM  us  to  the  last  degree — 
"Wliose  death  entitles  us  to  claim, 

His  love  to  all  eternity.. 

Fourteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Luke  17,  v.  11,  to  v.  19.— Psalm  39. 
HYMN  CXXIV— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
i^'T^HE  Lepers  with  their  sores  oppress'd, 
i     With  one  accord  our  Lord  addrees'd-— 
Their  voices  rais'd.  and  cried  thus  : 
Jesus,  good  master,  pity  us. 

2.  How  soon  are  dift'rent  minds  agreed, 
When  they  alike  feel  what  they  need  ; 
The  thankful  and  unthankful  too. 

In  such  a  case  alike  they  do. 

3.  Their  pray'rs  alike  in  one  was  join'd, 
l^ach  hop'd  a  cure  with  Christ  to  find  : 
And  as  they  hop'd,  and  as  they  b'liev'd, 
They  all  were  heard  and  each  relieved* 

4.  Then  all  alike  should  thankful  be, 
And  with  one  heart  and  mind  agree  ! 
To  glorify  their  Lord  alone, 

For  such  Si'reat  mercies  he  had  shown. 


14tH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    (1^1 

5.  But  how  unthaiikrul,  vile  and  base^ 
Is  greatest  part  of  human  race  : 

One  only  thankful  out  often, 

Which  shews  what  evil  dwells  in  men.: 

6.  The  Saviour's  mercy  thus  forgot^ 
And  all  his  bounties  set  at  nought — 
Becomes  a  crime  and  horrid  vice. 
Which  God  will  ever  more  despise. 

7.  The  worst  of  Leprosy  is  sin  ! 
Corrupts  and  marrs  the  soul  within  ; 
Intolerable  to  endure, 

Which  none  but  Christ  himself  can  cure, 

8.  Those  who  by  faith  to  him  applied  t 
They  dare  not  say  they  were  deniM  ; 
Their  pray'rs  and  cries  were  always  heard 
And  all  their  souFs  complaints  were  cur'd. 

9.  But  O,  when  such  target  their  God^ 
And  the  effects  of  Jesus'  blood  ; 
They  scandalize  his  holy  word, 
Shame  and  disgrace  is  their  reward. 


E  :  Gal.  5,  v.  16.  to  v.  24.— Psalm  91. 
HYMN  CXXV.— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

STRANGE  is  the  faithful  christian's  lLfe> 
What  doth  he  feel  within  ? 
A  constant  war,  continual  strife, 
To  crush  the  powV  of  sin. 
2.  He  seeks  the  will  of  God  to  do. 
And  should  he  watch  and  pray ; 
L 


122)    15th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITT. 

Yet  his  own  will  is  working  too  \ 
And  leads  his  mind  astray. 

3.  What  oppositions  does  he  feel  I 
Doth  not  the  thing  he  should. 
Contrary  to  his  mind  and  will, 
He  cannot  as  he  would. 

4.  The  flesh  against  the  spirit  lusty 
The  will  is  captive  led; 

Until  the  soul  renews  the  trust ; 
In  Christ  the  living  head. 

5.  Thus  shall  he  overcome  at  last  ? 
In  vain  he  shall  not  strive  ; 

For  Jesus  has  his  promise  pass'd. 
To  keep  his  faith  alive, 
t  6.  Influenc'd  by  the  spirit's  pow'r ! 
His  lusts  shall  be  subdu'd — 
And  he  shall  be  enslav'd  no  more^ 
Nor  break  his  peace  with  God. 
7.  Dear  Lord,  with  hopes  on  thee  relied 
I  know  I  shall  succeed: 
Till  all  my  lusts  are  crucified, 
And  I  be  fully  freed. 

Fifteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Matth.  6,  v.  24,  to  v.  34- Psalm  87. 

HYMNCXXVI._C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

THEY,  who  that  sacred  office  bear. 
WhQ  act  in  Jesus'  3tead  ; 


15th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.   (12$ 

It  should  be  their  delight  and  care^ 
To  be  like  Christ  their  head^ 

2.  They  should  not  seek  for  wealth  on  earth 
Or  what  the  world  afford — 

But  act  for  things  of  greater  worth, 
The  kingdom  of  their  Lord. 

3.  The  Christian  Church  on  earth  to  build, 
As  Jesus  gave  command  ! 

And  to  his  wise  disposals  yield, 

(And  trust  his  bounteous  hand. 

'  4.  For  their  support  the  Lord  provides^ 

Who  ev'ry  creature  feeds  : 

And  all  that  they  may  want  besides, 

He  gives  them  as  they  need, 

5.  His  ways  to  humans  are  unknown^ 
But  full  of  love  and  grace  ! 
Commit  thy  way  to  him  alone. 
And  trust  unto  his  ways. 
j  6,  His  servants  he  will  ne'er  forsake  ! 
They  need  not  be  afraid  ; 
When  in  his  cause  they  undertake, 
(He  gives  them  pow'rand  aid. 
l'  7.  Let  no  such  anxious  thoughts  arise ; 
tWhat  shall  we  eat  or  wear  ? 
iThe  Lord  who  all  your  wants  supplies^ 
Will  make  your  wants  his  care. 

8.  In  all  afflictions  and  distress, 
IHe  bears  them  safely  through  ; 
|He  is  their  light,  their  life,  and  peace^ 
;(5¥hilst  they  act  here  below. 


124)  15th  sumday  after  trinity. 

E  :   Gal.  5,  v.  25,  to  Chap.  6,v.  10— Psalm  73* 

HYMN  CXXVII— L.  M, 

Fot^  the  Epistlt. 

WHAT  evil  can  such  teachers  do, 
Who  only  boast  to  make  a  shew  ^ 
They  aim  at  nothing  that  is  good, 
As  Paul  to  the  Gallatians  shewed. 

2.  They  lay  a  burthen  on  the  flock. 
But  will  not  join  to  bear  the  yoke  ; 
They  seek  tlieir  gain  in  other's  loss  : 

To  screen  them  from  the  Saviour's  Cross, 

3.  Their  aim  is  not  the  Saviour's  cause, 
They  glory  in  their  own  applause— 
They  seek  the  world  with  its  esteem ; 
The  Cross  is  foolishness  with  them. 

4.  But  O,  it  is  a  diff'rent  case, 

V/ith  those  who  teach  the  plan  of  grace^ 
Their  carnal  lusts  are  crucified, 
And  they  are  by  the  world  denied, 

5.  They  teach  the  truth,  God's  holy  word 
The  word  of  life,  the  sure  record  ! 

They  shew  that  Jesus'  blood  alone, 
Could  for  the  sins  of  man  atone. 

6.  No  ordinance  could  e'er  avail, 
Their  best  efforts  for  ever  fail  ; 
When  they  have  done  all  they  can  do^ 
They  cannot  form  the  mind  anew. 

7.  But  diff'rent  is  the  Gospel  pow'r, 
God's  image  lost,  it  can  restore — 
Poor  fallen  man  condemn'd  to  pain. 
In  Jesus  ai'e  renew'd  again. 


(125) 

Sixttentli  Sunday  after  Trinity 

G;  Luke  7,  v,  11,  to  v.  17 Psalm  40, 

HYMN  CXXVIII— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

O  Blessed  word,  our  Lord  express'd, 
To  the  poor  widow  much  distrebs'd— 
When  thus  he  saw  her  weep  and  mourn  : 
The  death  and  loss  of  her  dear  son. 

2.  Weep  not  poor  widow,  said  our  Lord^ 
O!  what  a  consolating  word  ! 

A  word  of  comfort  evermore, 

By  which  the  Saviour  prov'd  his  pow'r. 

3.  It  calm'd  her  sorrows,  easM  her  pain^ 
When  Christ  restored  her  son  again  ; 
What  more  could  she  on  earth  request, 
To  set  her  troubled  heart  to  rest. 

4.  What  we  esteem  of  greatest  worthy 
And  do  prefer  to  all  on  earth  : 

Is  often  soon  removed  hence. 
And  we  bewail  the  consequence. 

5.  But  all  must  answer  for  our  good, 
Though  its  a  cross  to  flesh  and  blood  ^ 
Our  deepest  sorrows,  tears  and  cries, 
Can  work  the  greatest  weight  of  joys. 

6.  For  all  our  sorrows,  woes  and  grief^ 
The  Saviour  brings  about  relief; 

All  his  corrections  in  the  end. 
Proves  him  tg  be  our  greatest  friend, 
LS 


%26)    16th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

E  :  Ephes.  3,  v.  13,  to  v  21— Psalm  47» 

HYMN  CXXIX C.  M, 

For  the  Epistle. 

SHOULD  we  not  glory  in  the  cause  r 
Of  Christ  our  Sovereign  Lord  ; 
Who  will  be  as  he  ever  was. 
Our  great  and  sure  reward. 

2.  The  Christian  man  should  never  faint, 
Tho'  he  should  feel  the  smart — 

It  is  the  Cross  that  makes  the  Saint, 
And  purifies  the  heart. 

3.  This  was  Saint  Paul's  sincere  desire. 
For  this  he  humbly  pray'd  ; 

O  !  may  the  Lord  your  minds  inspire  ! 
With  grace  as  ye  may  need. 

4»  The  Lord  endow  you  from  above  ! 
Give  you  to  understand  : 
The  heighth  and  depth  of  saving  loVe, 
And  bounties  of  his  hand. 

5.  Far  more  than  we  can  think  or  know, 
Or  any  wise  believe  ; 
Will  Christ  on  humble  souls  bestow, 
Who  seek  in  him  to  live. 

Seventeenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Luke  14,  v.  1,  to  v.  11— Psalm  34. 

HYMNCXXX.— CM, 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

THE  Saviour's  love  will  ne'er  grovy^  faint. 
Toward  the  sons  of  men ; 


17th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.     (127 

His  gracious  ear  hears  their  complaints. 
Their  cries  are  not  in  vain. 

2.  He  prov'd  himself  the  sovereign  Lord^ 
And  gave  the  w^orld  to  know  : 
What  wonders  his  commanding  word  ; 
In  ev'ry  case  can  do. 

S.  He  pitied  man,  that  helpless  worm, 
Thus  lying  in  his  blood  ; 
What  acts  of  love  does  he  perform, 
To  make  him  know  his  God. 

4.  The  helpless,  needy  and  the  poor. 
Alike  received  his  aid  ; 

And  all  were  made  to  know  his  pow'r, 
Who  his  commands  obeyed. 

5.  What  would  my  Saviour  do  for  me^ 
If  I  would  state  my  case ; 

Could  I  expect  that  I  would  be 
An  object  of  his  grace  ? 

6.  How  many  would  be  my  complaints^ 
Could  I  but  know  in  part  ; 

My  chief  diseases  and  my  wants. 
And  evils  of  my  heart. 
7*  At  all  events  I  will  presume. 
To  venture  near  his  throne  ; 
Since  Jesus  bids  all  sinners  come 
And  learn  what  he  has  done. 

E  :  Ephes.  4,  v,  1,  to  v,  6.— Psalm  37. 
HYMN  CXXXI.— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
nnHE  best  of  counsels  we  can  give^ 
,•*•  As  teachers  of  the  word  ^ 


128)    18th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY*. 

That  is  to  shew  how  christians  hve, 
As  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 

2.  We  may  enjoy  the  peace  of  mind- 
As  Christians  truly  ought : 

When  we  endure  and  are  resign'd 
To  bear  our  fate  and  lot. 

3.  Our  gifts  and  graces  we  improve, 
As  God  is  pleasM  to  give  ; 

His  grace  to  grow,  in  faith  and  love. 
And  holiness  to  live* 

4.  When  we  obey  that  blessed  call^ 
Which  we  have  from  above  ; 
Then  Christ  becomes  our  all  in  all, 
And  we  shall  walk  in  love. 

5.  Where  all  these  virtues  do  abound. 
There  is  a  heav'n  begun  ; 

There  are  the  greatest  treasures  found^ 
That  are  beneath  the  Sun. 


Eighteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Matth  22.  v,  34,  to  v.  46,— Psalm  110, 

HYMN  CXXXII— C.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL, 

WHAT  do  ye  think  of  Christ  indeed  ] 
Who  do  ye  say  is  he  ? 
To  judge  this  matter  take  ye  heed, 
And  search  the  truth  and  see. 
2.   We  call  him  David's  son  'tis  true^ 
As  written  in  the  woi'd—- 


18th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    (129 

But  it  must  be  re  member  M  too, 
That  David  calls  him  Lord. 

3.  The  Lord  whom  David  freely  own'd;, 
To  be  his  sovereign  head  : 

"With  whom  his  soul  had  ever  found 
Such  grace  as  he  did  need. 

4.  Wlw  IS  he  then  in  mj^  esteem, 
My  soul  what  dost  thou  feel ; 

Wilt  thou  not  ask  that  grace  from  him, 
To  learn  and  do  his  will. 

5.  He  is  the  Pearl  of  greater  price  ! 
And  those  who  love  him  best, 

Shall  be  with  greatest  hopes  and  joys  : 
For  evermore  possessed. 

6.  What  think  ye  then  ye  sons  of  men  ? 
Should  he  not  be  our  King  ; 

Should  we  not  wish  with  him  to  reign_5 
And  e'er  his  praise  to  sing  ? 


B  :  1  Cor.  1.  v.  4  to  v.  9.— Psalm  118, 
HYMN  CXXXIII.— S.  M. 
For  the  Epistle^ 
rpO  the  Corinthian  Church, 
-*-    Saint  Paul  these  words  addressed  , 
I  thank  my  God,  ye  are  enriched 
In  all  that  makes  you  blcss'd. 
2.  I  thank  my  God  always 
Repeatedly  he  said, 
That  God  hath  granted  you  such  grace, 
For  which  I  humbly  pray'd. 


130)    19'rH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

3.  He  labour'd  not  in  vain 
When  he  taught  them  the  word  ; 

O  aa^py  when  the  work  shews  plain  ! 
Tnat  it  is  of  the  Lord. 

4.  This  grace  to  them  confirmed, 
That  Jesus  was  their  friend  ; 
And  that  he  fuily  was  determined 
To  guard  them  to  the  end. 

5.  Then  lei  us  watch  and  pray, 
And  keep  to  Jesus  near  ; 

That  when  he  comes  in  that  great  day^ 
We  may  with  joy  appear. 


Nineteenth  Sundatj  after  Trinity. 

G  ;  Matth.  9,  v.  1.  to  v.  8.— Psalm  10^ 

HYMN  CXXXIV— L.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

JESUS,  Physician  of  the  soul, 
'^  Each  raging  evil  can  control  ; 
He  looks  on  man's  distressed  case, 
And  shews  his  pow'r,  his  love  and  grace. 

2.  He  knows  tne  anguish,  such  endure, 
Which  none  but  he  himself  can  cure  ; 
None  bat  his  sacred  pow'r  divine, 

Can  ease  such  souls  who  mourn  and  pine. 

3.  The  head  is  sick,  the  heart  is  faint. 
They  can't  describe  their  own  complaint ; 
Such  kind  of  misVy  as  they  feel, 
Which  they  themselves  cannot  reveal 


t9TH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    {13f 

4.  Great  pain  and  anguish  fills  the  heart, 
They  I'eel  distress^  in  ev'ry  part ; 

A  shaking  Palsey  fills  the  head, 
And  they  are  helpless  as  the  dead. 

5.  These  are  the  great  eftects  of  sin, 
Defiles  the  whole  of  man  within  ; 
The  cause  of  all  that  great  distress, 
The  cause  of  all  unhappiness. 

6.  When  they  are  to  the  Saviour  brought^ 
They  soon  will  find  the  help  they  sought; 
For  all  their  sorrows,  pain  and  grief, 
The  Saviour  gives  them  sure  relief. 

7.  He  bids  them  neither  doubt  nor  fear, 
!fey  pray'r  and  confidence  draw  near  ; 
Their  guilt  and  crimes  he  will  forgive, 
Cure  their  complaints  and  make  them  live.. 

8.  Come  then  ye  sin-sick,  needy,  poor, 
With  thankful  hearts  receive  the  cure  ; 
His  blood  will  cleanse  you  of  your  stain, 
And  make  you  heirs  of  grace  again. 

E  :  Ephes.  4,  v.  22,  to  v.  28.— Psalm  105. 
HYMN  CXXXV— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
CiHOULD  they  who  have  been  dearly 
^     bought, 

With  such  a  precious  price  ! 
And  were  to  light  from  darkness  brought, 
Yet  still  be  slaves  to  vice. 
2.  Let  those  their  hearts  and  members  yield 
WhQ  are  yet  deaf  and  blind : 


132)   SOlPH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY 

Who  never  had  the  truth  reveaFd 
By  an  enlightened  mind. 

3.  But  it  should  never  be  the  case. 
With  those  who  see  the  Hght  ; 
Not  run  in  ev'ry  dangerous  place. 
As  if  they  walk'd  by  night. 

4.  In  such  a  way  they  never  learn*d, 
To  know  their  gracious  Lord  ; 

The  chief*  for  which  they  are  concern'd^ 
Is  to  obey  his  word. 

5.  To  crucify  their  hists  and  pride,- 
The  old  man  with  his  deed  : 
Their  vile  affections  lay'd  aside, 
♦They  see  there  is  a  need 

6.  Then  will  those  vices  be  subdu'd, 
And  all  such  foes  suppressed  ; 
Then  is  the  inward  man  renewed. 
And  made  in  God  to  rest  ? 

Tiventicth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  ;  Matth.  22.  v.  1,  to  v.  U.— Psalm  117. 
HYMN  CXXXVL— L,  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
1^  OMfi  ye  who  are  the  bidden  guests, 
^^  Come  and  partake  the  Saviour's  feast- 
We  call  on  you,  and  all  to  come, 
Pray  don't  refuse  or  stay  at  home. 
2.  Act  not  like  as  the  Jews  once  did, 
When  they  were  to  the  Gospel  bid  ; 
When  they  despis'd  the  calls  of  God 
Andtrarnpled  on  the  Saviour's  blood. 


30th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRI'NITY     (133 

3.  They  slew  the  servants  of  the  Lor(], 
Brought  on  themselves  the  just  reward  ; 
<x3d's  jucigemcnts  they  could  not  avoid : 
Their  chui'ch  and  city  was  destroy'd. 

4.  Yet  God  continued  his  call, 
His  messengers  were  sent  to  all ; 
T'le  nation's  all  of  evVy  land, 

Were  made  to  hear  his  great  command. 

5.  Ye  vagrant,  wand'ring  soul  draw  near. 
Obey  the  blessed  call  ye  hear  ; 

Come  and  receive  what  Christ  will  give  ! 
Come,  and  your  dying  souls  shall  live, 

6.  Ye  sinners  all  of  ev'ry  kind  ! 
Why  would  you  wish  io  stay  behind  ; 
Are  ye  oppressM  and  grievM  with  sin, 
Yet  Jesus  waits  to  take  you  in. 


E  :  Eph.  5.  V.  15,  to  v.  21.— Psalm  4. 

HYMN  CXXXVIL— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

THE  Christian  life  should  ever  be 
Attended  with  due  care  ; 
That  other's  too  should  learn  and  see 
What  r'aithTul  christians  are. 

2.  The  christian  should  not  act  unwise, 
But  search  that  he  may  know 

The  way  to  gain  the  heav'nly  prize 
That  Jesus  will  bestow. 

3.  What  God  on  christians  hath  bestow'd^ 
Should  never  be  abus'd  ; 

M 


134)     21ST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

But  as  the  precious  gifts  of  God 
Be  well  applied  and  us'd. 

4.  But  they  should  ever  be  employ 'd 
*To  learn  the  Saviour's  ways  ; 
And  let  each  soul  be  edified^ 
By  svi^lni^  of  his  praise. 

5.  To  thank  the  Lord  and  praise  his  name 
Their  hearts  should  be  inclined. 
And  all  their  object  and  their  theme, 
To  learn  the  Savioui*'s  mind„ 


Tioenty -first   Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  John  4,  v.  47,  to  v,  54.— Psalm  60. 

HYMN  CXXXVIII.— C.  M. 

FOn  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN  we  our  gracious  Lord  entrea" 
And  on  his  word  rely  ; 
Tho'  disappointments  first  we  meet: 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

2.  Should  he  at  first  seem  to  refuse. 
Yet  he  will  gi'ant  relief; 

Tho'  he  reproves  and  dotll  accuse 
Our  doubts  and  unbelief. 

3.  Our  faith  and  patience  must  be  tried) 
To  make  us  search  the  ground  ; 
Although  at  first  we  are  denied, 

Yet  sure  relief  is  found 

4.  Then  shall  we  find  his  premise  tme^ 
Then  will  his  powV  be  known, 


21ST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.     (135 

I 

And  we  shall  know  what  Christ  can  do 

-When  we  hnd  what  is  done* 

i  5.  That  will  produce  that  living  faith, 

|That  will  effectual  prove  ; 

To  ground  oar  hope  in  life  and  death. 

In  Jesus  and  his  love. 

f  6,  Now  since  I  evidently  see, 

My  Saviour's  grace  reveaPd — 

I  am  assur'd  he  e'er  will  be, 

tMy  life,  my  guard  and  shield. 


B 


E;  Ephes.  6.  v,  10,  to  v.  17 PsaTjn  58, 

HYMN  CXXXIX C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
E  strong  ye  brethren  in  the  Lord  ! 
Ye  children  of  the  light , 
And  be  ye  evermore  prepared, 
Your  enemies  to  light. 

2.  Put  on  the  armour  of  your  God, 
The  victory  to  gain  ; 
We  wrestle  not  with  flesh  and  blood, 
As  are  the  sons  of  men. 

S.  But  we  must  have  a  constant  war, 
W^hilst  we  dwell  here  below  : 
With  Gods  and  princes  of  the  air, 
And  all  of  Satan's  crew. 

4.  O  !  let  us  ever  watch  and  pray, 
And  guard  on  ev'ry  hand  ; 
Be  ready  for  the  evil  day. 
And  afele  to  withstand. 


13G)   22nd.  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

5.  Be  sure  to  stand  and  never  yield  : 
Move  not  in  any  wise  ; 

But  stand  your  ground  and  gain  the  field 
Lilcevvisethe  heav'niy  prize. 

6.  The  only  weapons  we  can  have 
To  fight  our  greatest  foes  : 

Are  they  which  the  Almighty  gave 
Por  christian  men  to  use. 

7.  His  holy  word  and  living  faith, 
Andthebless'd  spirit's  aid  ! 

Ai*e  weapons  which  the  christian  hath 
To  make  his  foes  afraid* 


Twenty-second  Sunday  after  Trinity.     ! 

G  :  Matth.  18.  v,  23,  to  v.  35.— Psalm  130, 
HYMN  CXL.— L.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN  man's  account  to  light  is  bro't 
Each  wicked  deed^  each  word  and 
thought ; 
When  in  his  conscience  such  appear, 
His  mind  is  filPd  with  dread  and  fear- 
2    The  soul  that  is  convincVl  of  sin, 
"VViil  feel  a  deep  distress  within  ; 
Finds  neither  comfort,  peace  or  rest, 
But  feels  a  Hell  within  the  breast, 
o.  The  sins  arc  numl^erless  aiul  great, 
T.^n  thousand  talents  is  their  weight ; 
The  sinner  sinks  beneath  the  load,. 
Ia  deep  distress  he  cries  ta  God., 


I      22nd.  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY,  (13f 

;  4.  Spare  me  O  righteous  God,  I  pray  ! 
? Until  this  dreadliil  debt  I  pay  ; 
fl   vill  exert  what  powV  I  have, 
!Do  all  I  can  my  soul  to  save. 
'  5    But  the  efforts  of  human  race 
I  Could  never  merit  saving  grace  ; 
;  God  laid  a  better  different  plan, 
I  To  save  the  fallen  race  of  man, 
I  6.  He  sent  his  own  beloved  son, 
Since  none  could  save  but  he  alone ; 
His  death  a  full  atonement  made, 
Thereby  our  awful  debt  was  paid. 

7.  And  thus  redeem'd  and  thus  set  free> 
How  highly  thankful  should  we  be  : 
Like  Jesus,  willing  to  forgive 

All  injuries  we  may  receive. 

8.  We  can't  expect  to  be  forgiv'n, 
Nor  yet  partake  the  joys  of  heav'n  } 
Unless  we  act  the  christian  part, 
Forgive  all  men  with  all  our  lieart 

E  :  Philip  1,  v.  3,  to  v.  11  —  Psalm  45^' 

HYMN  CXLL— L,  M. 

For  the  Episth. 

C"i  HEAT  comforts  it  must  needs  afford 
H  To  those  who  preach  the  Gospel  word  i 
When  circumstances  shew  them  plain^ 
That  they  have  laboured  not  in  vain, 


138)  22nd.  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

2.  To  find  their  labours ,  have  been  bless 'd 
Is  what  has  been  their  souls  request  : 

It  fills  their  heart  with  thankful  pray'r, 
With  love  to  God,  and  holy  fear. 

3.  They  bear  their  flock  upon  their  mind 
And  ieel  with  love  to  them  inclin'd ; 
Their  love  from  day  to  day  enlarge, 

To  all  their  flock  and  all  their  charge* 

4.  Their  hearts  with  thanks  &  praise  abound 
To  see  their  feeble  efforts  crown'd — 
Their  joys  they  cannot  well  express 

To  find  their  labours  have  success. 

5.  They  pray  to  God  with  all  their  heart, 
That  God  in  mercy  would  impart ; 

His  grace  divine  to  carry  on ! 

His  glorious  works  in  Saints  begun. 

6.  The  flock  redeemed  with  Jesus'  blood, 
Becomes  united  to  their  God  ; 

In  him  they  live,  in  him  they  grow, 
And  shew  his  praise  in  all  they  do. 

7.  Here  Gospel  Ministers  are  taught, 
How  they  in  all  their  oftice  ought : 

To  teach  their  flock  to  watch  and  pray, 
That  Christ  may  keep  them  in  his  way. 

8.  May  we  who  labour  in  that  call 
Have  that  great  care  for  one  and  all ; 
Be  zealous  for  that  noble  cause, 

As  Paul;  the  great  Apostle  was. 


{139) 

Wwenty-third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :  Matth.  22,  v.  15,  to  v.  22— Psalm  83. 
HYMN  CXLIL— C.  M» 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 
TTERODIANS  and  Pharisees, 
•*^-'-  rney  join  with  one  accord  ; 
Aiid  as  united  enemies, 
Seek  to  destroy  our  Lord. 

2.  Tiio'  they  applaud  him  to  his  face. 
And  seem  to  taKe  his  part : 

They  like  a  false  and  viper  race, 
Hate  him  with  ad  their  heart. 

3.  Where  Satan  governs  all  the  mind. 
And  ruies  the  inward  man  ; 

There  are  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  join'd 
To  do  what  harm  they  can. 

4.  Ad  Christians  must  be  on  their  guard. 
And  watch  on  ev'ry  hand  ; 

They  must  be  tempted  like  our  Lord, 
By  Satan  and  his  band. 

5.  Bul  Christ,  their  great  and  mighty  head^ 
Who  all  theu'  danger  knows  ; 

Will  disappoint  what  snares  are  laid 
By  them,  their  crafty  foes. 

E  :  .Philip.  3,  V.  17,  to  V.  21— Psalm  94-* 
HYMN  CXLIIL— C.  M. 

For  th^  Epistle, 
OAINT  Paul  advises  follow  me : 
^  Ye  who  would  serve  the  Lord^ 


140)     25b.  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

And  mark  the  lives  of  those  you  see 
Conforming  to  the  word. 

2.  Ma;'k  those  who  hate  tlie  Saviour's  cross_> 
Oi"  which  you  have  betn  wariiM  ; 

They  are  his  enemies  alas, 
"Whose  mercies  they  have  scorned. 

3.  When  men  do  yield  to  tiesh  and  bloody 
And  live  as  they  incline  ; 

Tiieir  bellies  then  becomes  their  God, 
And  they  become  like  swine. 
4    Vice  may  he  jtidg'd  to  be  a  friend. 
To  those  0^'  vicious  taste  ; 
But  sure  destruclicn  in  the  end, 
Proves  their  reward  at  lust. 

5.  But  souls  possess^!  with  heav'nly  love. 
On  diit'erent  objects  view  ; 

Their  objects  are  in  heaven  above. 
And  conversation  too. 

6.  Tliey  shall  rejoice  when  Christ  shall  ccme 
His  glory  to  display  ; 

To  raise  their  bodies  from  the  tomb. 
On  his  appointed  day. 

?.  WMien  these  vile*  bodies  shall  be  changM 
And  fashion M  as  his  own — 
Then  shall  they  justly  be  arranged 
To  make  his  power  known. 

8.   O  happy  state  for  all  the  Saints, 
For  all  their  suff 'rings  here  ; 
They  shall  have  ample  recompense 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 


(141). 

Twenty- fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

G  :    Matth.  9,  v.  18,  to-v.  26— Psalm  76. 
HYMN  CXLIV._C.  M. 
FOn  THE  GOSPEL. 
^pHA.T  blessed  Gospel  we  are  taught. 
-*-    Can  prove  the  Saviour's  pow'r  ; 
The  mhacles  that  Jesus  wrought, 
Were  never  \vrought  before. 

2.  A  ruler's  daughter  as  we  read, 
A  hfeless  corpse  had  lay'n  ; 

But  Jesus  who  can  raise  the  dead, 
Kais'd  her  to  hfe  again. 

3.  Princes  and  rulers  of  this  earth_, 
Who  raise  their  honours  high  ; 
Like  others  of  the  meanest  birth. 
They  all  are  born  to  die. 

4.  These  things  are  scarcely  ever  thoughr^ 
Or  ever  cause  a  tear  : 

Until  the  greatest  part  are  brought, 
To  Vie  upon  the  bier. 

5.  When  troubles,  sorrows  and  distress 
Beset  the  greatest  men  ; 

Then  they  will  seek  the  Saviour's  face 
I  To  be  reliev'd  a. sain. 
I    6.  Distress  \A'ilI  make  us  seek  the  Lord,- 
|l  If  ne'er  we  did  before  ; 
i  And  search  the  counsels  of  his  word, 
I  His  love,  his  grace  and  })Ow'r. 
[    7.  But  O,  his  love  to  man  is  great^ 
f  His  gifts  are  ne'er  withheld  ; 


142)  24th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

He  helps  each  one  in  evVy  state, 
Who  to  his  precepts  yield. 


E  :  Col.  1,  V,  9,  to  V.  14.--Psalm  95. 
HYMN  CXLV.— L,  M. 
For  the  Epistle. 
TTOW  thankful  the  Apostles  were, 
•^^  When  e'er  such  happy  news  they  heard; 
That  God  had  heard  their  humble  prayV, 
And  blessVl  their  preaching  of  the  word. 

2.  Ttiis  was  their  main  and  chief  delight^ 
The  Saviour's  church  on  earth  to  build  ; 
For  this  they  laboured  day  and  nighty 

To  have  this  glorious  work  fulfiird. 

3.  They  sparM  no  labour,  toil  or  pain 
To  make  the  Gospel  misc'ries  known ; 
They  strove  to  shew  their  fellow-men, 
What  Christ  for  fallen  man  had  done. 

4.  When  Christ  his  dear  disciples  sent^ 
The  way  oi  life  was  plainly  taught ; 

It  caused  many  to  repent, 

When  messages  of  peace  were  brought. 

6.  When  men  are  made  the  tmth  to  b'iieve^ 
By  hearing  what  the  Gospel  saith  ; 
Their  souls  are  made  in  Christ  to  live, 
And  grow  in  love  and  hope  and  faith » 

6.  When  thus  their  hearts  are  made  to  feel, 
And  know  the  mercies  of  their  God  ; 
Their  minds  are  filPd  with  fervent  zeal, 
To  walk  the  strait  and  narrow  road. 


(US) 

Twenfy-Jifih  Sunday  after  Trmity 

G  :  Matth.  24,  v.  15  to  v.  28.— Psalm  79. 

HYMN  CXLVL— L.  IVI. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

\  Place  where  wickedness  abound, 
-^  Where  scarce  a  righteous  soul  is  found  ;' 
There  punishment  for  sins  is  due, 
And  must  be  executed  too, 

2.  Jerusalem,  that  noted  place, 
Found  it  to  be  her  awful  case ; 
Wherejudgments  with  their  threat'nings  meet 
Destruction  soon  is  made  complete. 

3    It  was  the  blessed  Saviour's  charge. 
Where  vices  sway  their  pow'r  at  large  ; 
Who  then  is  wi^e  these  things  to  see, 
Then  let  him  to  the  mountains  flee. 

4.  The  axe  which  to  the  root  is  laid, 
As  John,  the  faithful  Prophet  said  : 
Will  cut  that  wicked  nation  down 
Without  the  least  of  mercy  shown. 

5.  The  Jews,  by  aggi-avating crimes, 
Brought  on  themselves  such  fatal  times  ;' 
Times  of  distress,  and  wo,  and  grief, 
But  not  a  time  to  find  relief. 

6.  False  Christs  arose  in  ev'ry  part. 
And  with  deceptions,  schemes  and  art, 
Were  many  simple  souls  decoy'd. 
And  in  their  sins  at  last  destroyed. 

7.  Just  like  a  carrion  on  the  ground^- 
To  which  the  Eagles  flock  around  ; 


J44)     25th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  doctrine  of  such  teachers  are, 
To  silly  souls  a  trap  and  snare. 

8.  Their  doctrine  would  have  that  effect. 
As  to  deceive  the  Lord's  elect ! 

Was  not  their  hope  in  Jesus  stay'd, 
And  thus  upheld  by  heav  nly  aid. 

9.  Wnat  evil  sin  on  earth  can  do, 
From  this  sad  passage  we  may  know  J 
Lord  !  make  us  wise  to  meditate, 
And  fiee  before  it  be  too  late. 


E  .•  1  Thessa.  4,  v.  13,  to  v.  18.— Psalm  17. 
HYMN  CXLVII— C.  M. 
For  the  Epistle, 
rpHIS  is  the  doctrine  christians  need^ 

■*•  To  know"  and  firmly  b'lieve ; 
That  Jesus  Christ  w^ill  raise  the  dead, 
And  cause  them  all  to  live. 

2.  This  w^ill  support  and  bear  them  up. 
In  trouble,  war  and  strife  ; 
For  this  affords  a  living  hope 
Of  everlasting  life. 

g.  Has  Jesus  died  and  rose  again  ? 
Then  it  must  needs  be  true  : 
That  these,  our  hopes,  are  not  in  vain  1 
We  shall  be  raised  too. 

4.  The  Lord  from  heaven  shall  appear, 
W^ith  ang'lic  hosts  around  ; 
And  all  the  dead,  his  voice  shall  heaE, 
Wak'd  by  the  trumpet  soupd. 


26th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      (145 

5.  Then  shall  our  bodies  be  renew'd 
And  littcd  to  embrace 

The  glorious  presence  of  our  God  ! 
And  to  behold  his  face. 

6.  How  l^appy  will  tlie  righteous  be 
When  raised  ti'om  the  dust  : 
From  ail  distress  and  labour  free, 

1  And  number'd  with  the  just. 

7.  What  glorious  views  beyond  the  grave' 
I  Is  by  this  doctrine  giv'n  ; 

I  What  comforts  faithful  souls  can  have  ! 
!'  Who  seek  the  joys  of  heav'n. 


Tioenty-siivth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 

G  ;  Matth.  25.  v.  31  to  v.  46 Psalm  82. 

HYMNCXLVIIL— C.  M. 
FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN  Angels  shall  their  trumpets 
sound, 
iDescending  in  the  skies  : 
jTo  wake  the  nations  under  ground, 
[And  cause  them  all  to  rise. 
];  2.  Then  shall  the  Righteous  Judge  descend 
,;And  seated  on  his  Throne  ; 
iTo  which  all  nations  must  attend 
To  shew  v/hat  they  have  done. 
I  3.  Then  shall  the  powers  of  heav'n  shake, 
I  Vanish  and  flee  away  : 
And  all  the  wicked  fear  and  quake, 
To  see  that  awful  day. 
N 


146)  26th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

4.  How  dreadful  will  his  Coming  be, 
To  those  who  slight  his  gi'ace — 
Mow  joyful  for  the  just  to  see  : 

The  glories  of  his  face. 

5.  How  suddenly  will  he  appear'. 
Here  on  this  earth  below  ; 

When  none  had  judg'd  his  coming  near, 
Or  that  it  could  be  so. 

6.  As  lightning  starting  from  the  east  I 
And  darts  a  sudden  ray  ; 

And  quickly  flashing  to  the  west ! 
Such  is  the  Saviour's  Day. 

7.  Then  let  us  be  still  on  our  guard^ 
As  Jesus  gave  command  : 

That  we  may  truly  be  prepared 
Before  our  Lord  to  stand. 


K  :  2  Thessal.  1.  v.  3  to  v.  10.— Psalm  56. 

HYMNCXLIX— C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 

O  Happy  where  such  grace  is  found^ 
That  works  the  love  of  God  ; 
Where  souls  with  charity  abound, 
To  shew  itself  abroad. 

2.  This  proves  the  glory  of  the  cause^ 
For  which  the  Church  contends  ; 
Defends  the  doctrine  of  the  Cross^ 
On  which  our  hope  depends. 

2.  This  hope  still  bids  us  to  endure, 
And  patiently  to  wait : 


27th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.    (147 

Till  God  reveals  his  love  and  powV 
To  change  our  mournful  state. 
4-  Those  tribulations  and  distress, 
For  Jesus'  sake  we  bear  ; 
They  are  sure  tokens  oi  his  grace, 
His  providence  and  care. 

5.  When  Christ  the  Lord  shall  be  reveal'd 
With  all  the  Ang'lic  Host  ; 

His  promises  wil'  be  fulfill'd, 
And  none  of  them  be  lost, 

6.  He  will  reward  his  suffVing  saints 
For  all  their  toil  and  pain  : 

"Where  not  a  foe  or  least  complaint, 
Shall  trouble  them  again. 


Twenty -seventh  Sund'iij  after  Trinity, 

G  :  Matth.  25.  v.  1  to  v.  13 Psalm  48. 

HYMN  CL C.  M. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL. 

WHEN   Christ  descending  from  the 
As  Bridegroom  shall  appear ;  [skies. 
With  solemn  sound  of  midnight  cries, 
To  call  professors  near. 

2.  That  sound  will  strike  an  awful  damp. 
And  shew  the  awful  case 

Of  those  who  only  have  die  lamp, 
Without  the  oil  of  grace. 

3.  The  foolish  virgins  shall  awakcj^ 
J^nd  geek  for  a  supply ; 


148)     27th  SUNDAY  AFTEE  TRIKITY= 

But  all  in  vain  they  undertake,  ij^B  I 

To  borrow  or  to  buy.  ^^" ' 

4.  Then  shall  they  see  that  those  were  whe^ 
Who  they  despised  here  ; 
And  now  unto  their  great  surprize  : 
They  see  them  happy  there. 

5.  The  wise  will  then  be  truly  blest j 
There  to  be  glorified  ; 
But  sad  distress  shall  Seize  the  rest, 
Whose  entrance  is  denied. 

6.  In  vain  they  shall  attempt  to  plead  *: 
Lord,  with  thy  Saints  we  bow'd  ; 
Oft  in  thy  presence  we  have  pray'd, 
And  sung  thy  praise  aloud. 

7.  The  Lord  shall  answer  from  his  throne 
Depart  ye  wicked  crew  : 

I  never  knew,  nor  cannot  own 
Such  hypocrites  as  you. 

8.  O  may  my  worship  be  sincere, 
Sincere  with  all  my  heart — 
That  I  may  never  need  to  fear, 
To  liear  the  word,  depart ! 


E  :  2d  Peter  3.  v.  3  to  v-  13.— Psalm  53; 
HYMN  CLI.—  C.  M. 

For  the  Epistle. 
T  ET  wilful  sinners  boast  and  say, 
■^  The  Lord  will  never  come  : 
We  need  not  fear  a  future  day. 
Or  w^it  a  fearful  doom.. 


FOR  A  FAST  DAY  IH  TIME  OF  WAR.  (149 

2.  The  things  whereof  we  have  been  told 
*rhat  they  should  come  to  pass  ; 
Are  now  just  as  they  were  of  old. 
And  will  forever  last. 

o.  For,  since  the  lathers  fell  asleep, 
The  world  has  took  no  change  ; 
Should  God  our  ciimes  in  mem'ry  keepj 
That  would  be  very  strange. 

4.  Just  so  it  was.  before  the  fibod, 
Tho'  rtien  had  long  been  warnM  ; 
They  still  despisM  the  threats  of  God  I 
And  lived  unconcern'd. 

5.  When  long  they  had  despis'd  his  gract-, 
At  last  they  found  it  true  ; 

When  suddenly  a  change  took  place, 
Which  prov'd  their  overthrow. 

6.  The  righteous  judgments  of  the  Lord, 
At  his  appointed  times  ; 

Proves  daring  sinners' just  reward 
For  all  their  guilt  and  crimes. 

jEnd  of  the  Ecclesiastical  year. 

For  a  Fast- Day  in  time  of  War. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Jeremiah  15.  v.  1  to  v.  7, — Psalm  60. 
HYMNCLII— C.  M. 
ClHEW  mercy  Lord,  veveal  thypow^r " 
^  Turn  thy  afflicting  hand  ; 
That  much  desired  peace  restore^ 
To  this,  our  wretched  land. 
N  2 


150)  FOR  A  FAST  DAV  IN  TIME  OP  WAg, 

3.  We  have  offended  thee,  our  God  I 
Our  crimes  are  very  great ; 
Sedition,  war,  and  shedding  blood, 

JDeserves  to  be  our  fate. 
S.  Long  have  thine  offers  been  deni'd  ; 
In  vain  thv  calls  have  been  ; 
Well  we  deserve  to  be  destroyed, 
And  perish  in  our  sin 

4.  Our  enemies  with  all  their  hosts, 
Invade  us  evVy  where  ; 

They  trouble  us  in  all  our  coasts 
And  fill  our  land  with  fear. 

5.  What  numbers  of  our  fellow-men 
Become  a  prey  to  death  ; 

When  in  the  held  of  battle  slain, 
And  there  resign  their  breath. 

6.  Whilst  others  are  swept  off  the  stage, 
By  various  complaints. 

Which,  in  our  guilty  camps  do  rage ; 
And  hurries  them  from  hence. 

7.  What  sorrows,  troubles,  griefs  and  woes 
In  ev'ry  place  abound  ; 

Wliat  numbers  of  our  cruel  foes 
Compass  us  all  around. 

8.  We  grieve  to  see  the  great  distress^ 
The  present  times  have  made  ; 

Poor  widows,  helpless,  fatherless. 
Without  support  or  aid. 

9.  Have  mercy  gracious  God  !  we  pray, 
Lord;,  hear  the  cries  we  make  ; 


FOR  A  PAST  DAY  IN  TIME  OP  WAR.  (15| 

O !  cast  us  not  from  thee  away, 
^pare  us  lor  Jesus'  sake. 


The  Epistle. 

1  Peter  4,  v,  12  to  v.  19— Psalm  20. 
HYMW  CLIIL— CM. 

OHoly  Father,  righteous  God  ! 
Our  souls  are  filFd  with  fear  ; 
Thy  punishments^  thy  scourge  and  rod^ 
Have  now  approached  near. 

2.  Distressed  and  alarm'd  we  standy. 
To  see  our  awful  state  j 

Thy  judgments  on  our  guilty  land, 
I  Is  what  we  must  await. 

3.  Thy  punishments  are  very  just, 

0  Lord,  we  must  confess  ; 

We  should  be  humbled  to  the  dust, 
I  Who  have  abus'd  thy  grace. 
I  4.  How  long  have  we  abusM  thy  word^ 

I  And  ran  the  sinful  course  ; 

'-  Well  we  deserve  to  feel  the  sword 
j  With  all  its  weight  and  force. 

I I  5.  In  many  ways  have  we  been  warned 
To  turn  from  these  our  ways  ; 

JBut  all  thy  mercies  we  have  spumM, 
And  slighted  all  thy  grace. 

1  6.  But  O,  the  time  is  come  at  last, 
'  When  we  must  feel  the  shock  ; 

God's  righteous  sentence  now  is  pass'd^ 
And  justice  strike&^the  stroke. 


152)       THANKSGIVING  FOR  PEACE. 

7.  O,  whither  can  such  creatures  flee  ? 
Such  as  we  are  mdeed  ! 
But  unto  thee,  O  Lord  !  to  thee  I 
Whose  promises  we  plead. 


Thanksgiving  for  the  Restoration  of 

Peace. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Exod.  15.  V,  1  to  V.  7— Psalm  98. 

HYMN  CLIV— L,  M, 
r^OME,  let  us  praise  God's  holy  name, 
^  And  thank  him  for  his  love  and  grace. 
Who  to  our  help  and  rescue,  came 
And  put  an  end  to  our  distress. 
0.  How  greatly  were  we  terrified. 
When  we  began  to  feel  the  rod  ; 
Death  threatened  us  on  ev'ry  side. 
As  the  just  punishments  of  God. 

3.  We  were  distressed  on  every  hand. 
Involved  in  all  the  depth  of  woes  ; 
When  it  appear'd,  our  guilty  land 
Should  be  destroyed  by  cruel  foes. 

4.  But  thanks  be  to  our  gracious  Lord : 
Who  freely  will  our  sins  forgive  ; 
Who  gave  us  not  our  just  reward. 

But  spares  us  rebels,  still  to  live. 

5.  God  has  restor'd  our  peace  again, 
O  may  it  never  more  depart : 

May  we  a  greater  peace  obtain  r 
The  pcitc^  of  God  within  ovir  heart 


THAI^KSGIVlNG  FOR  PEACE.        (15S 

For  tltz  Epistle. 

2  Corinth.  1.  v.  3  to  v  6.— P^lm  118, 
HYMN  CLV.— C.  M. 
T   ET  hearty  thanks  and  praise  be  paid 
•*-^  By  all  who  join'd  to  pray  ; 
When  ardent  pray 'r  to  God  was  made^. 
To  tarn  his  wrath  away. 

2.  We  were  deUverM  by  the  Lord, 
W^hen  we  were  much  distressed  ; 

Our  feeble  cries  arid  jTrayVs  were  heard. 
And  we  have  peace  and  rest. 

3.  Distress  came  on  us  like  a  flood, 
And  great  was  our  alarm  ; 

i  But  through  the  mercies  of  our  Oody 
Our  lives  were  kept  from  harm. 
4  To  God  alone  shall  be  our  praise. 
To  him^  and  none  besides  ; 
I  His  love,  his  mercy  and  his  grace, 
jFor  all  we  need  provides, 
'  5.  Then  let  us  join  his  praise  to  sing, 
I  As  christians  otightto  do  ; 
J  And  worship  him  our  Lord  and  King, 
'Who  guards  us  here  below. 

lOn  a  Fast-day  in  time  of  the  Plague^  oil* 
!  other  Ravages  vf  Death. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Numbers  16  v.  44  to  v.  50 — Psalm  91, 
HYMN  CLVI— L.  M. 


^r\  Hark!  unto  the  sounding  bell, 
^J'  What  doth  each  stroke  of  toUi 


ing  tell  i 


154)  FAST  DAY  IN  TIME  OF  DISTRESS. 

'Tis  news  to  each  attentive  ear, 
Some  one  is  fitf.ed  for  the  bier. 

2.  Since  death  is  licens'd  here  to  rage 
Without  respect  to  any  age  ; 

The  hoary  head,  and  youth  in  bloom, 
Depart  to  their  eternal  home. 

3.  Death  with  an  uncontrolled  force, 
Will  take  his  way  and  have  his  course  ; 
Iniectious  air  and  pestilence. 

Are  not  repuls'd  by  man's  defence.       [own, 

4.  They  who  had  thought  the  world  their 
Are  with  the  meanest  class  cut  down  ; 
Both  King  and  Princes  have  to  die. 

And  lay  their  powVs  and  honours  by. 

5.  This  is  our  just  reward  indeed, 
What  can  we  say,  what  can  we  plead  ? 
Were  we  not  warned,  and  warn'd  again  ; 
But  all  we  heard,  we  heard  in  vain. 

6.  But  now  we  feel,  we  learn  tu  fear, 
God's  threat-ned  punishments  are  here  ; 
What  can  we  do,  but  plead  and  pray, 
That  God  may  turn  his  wrath  away.  | 


The  Epistle. 

Hebrew  12.  v.  1  to  v.  U. — Psalm  38. 
HYMN  CLVII— C.  M. 
TTAVE  mercy  Lord,  on  us  we  pray^ 
-*  -*•  Thy  grace  to  us  reveal ; 
O  turn  thy  Plagues  from  us  away 
Tho'  we  d^erve  them  weU» 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUi^FBAGEi.    (15o 

2.  Thy  punishments  are  justly  due^ 
And  answer  to  our  crimes  1 

j  And  AVe  are  made  to  feel  them  too, 
j  In  these  distressing  times. 

3.  Lord,  what  destruction  death  has  madC; 
How  has  it  swept  our  towns  ; 

I  What  numbers  numbered  with  the  dead, 
I  In  neighbouring  places  round. 

4.  Death  visits  us  in  all  our  homes, 
And  there  makes  his  abode  : 

(And  hurries  mortals  to  their  tombs, 
J  That  sink  beneath  his  load. 
;  5.  Well  may  we  sorrow,  weep  and  mourn^ 
;  And  pray  with  all  our  heart  : 
;  That  God  in  mercy  may  return, 
And  bid  our  Plagues  depart* 


CLVin. 

THE  LITANY  AND  SUJ^FKAGES. 

OGod,  the    Father  of  heaven  ;     have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 
I     O    Qod^  the  Father  of  heaven  ;   have 
^mercy  upon  iis  inistrablc  sinnci^s. 

O  'God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 
fliave  mer(iy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ; 
.have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
Ithe  Father  and  the  Son ;  have  mercy  vpoij 
lr?s  miserable  sinnei'S- 


156)      THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFEAGES. 

OQod  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Sorn  ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  siimers. 

O  lioly,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity ;, 
three  Persons,  and  one  God  ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity y 
three  Persons,  and  one  God;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  cffcnces,  nor 
the  oftences  of  our  forefathers  ;  neither  take 
thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  :  Spare  us,  good 
Lord^  spare  thy  people  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and 
be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever ; 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief ;  from  sin  ; 
from  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil  ; 
from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting  dam- 
jiation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  ail  bhndness  of  heart  ;  from  pride, 
vain  glory,  and  hypocrisy ;  from  envy,  ha» 
tred,  and  malice,  and  all  uncharitableness. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections  ; 
und  from  all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  thQ 
ficsh,  and  the  devil, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague^ 


THE  LITANY  AUD  SUFFRAGES.      (157 

pestilence,   and  famine  ;    from  battle,  and 
murder,  and  from  sudden  deatli, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  its. 
From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and 
rebellion  ;   from  all  lalse  doctrine,  heresy 
and  schism ;    from  hardness  of  hearty  and 
contempt  of  thy  word  and  commandment, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  incarnation  ] 
by  thy  holy  nativity  and  circumcision  ;  by 
thy  baptism,  fasting,  and  temptation, 
Gooc^  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat ;  by 
thy  cross  and  passion ;  by  thy  precipus  death 
and  burial  ;  by  thy  glorious  resurrection  and 
(ascension  ;  and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy, 
Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
I     In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ;  in  all  time 
I  of  oar  prosperity  ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and 
tin  the  day  of  judgmentj 
j     Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
1     We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O 
iLord  God  ;    and  that  it  may  please  thee  to 
rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church  universal 
in  the  right  way  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  pre- 
serve all  Christian  rulers  and  magistrates  ; 
giving  them  grace  to  execute  justice,  and  to 
imaintain  truth  ; 

O 


158)     THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Ihec  to  illuminate  all 
Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  with  true 
knowledge  and  understanding  of  thy  word  ; 
and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living 
they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly ; 

TVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

(That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these  thy 
servants,  now  to  be  admitted  to  the  order  of 
Deacons  [or  Pricstsly  and  to  pour  thy  grace 
upon  them  ;  that  they  may  duly  execute  their 
office,  to  the  edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  the 
glory  of  thy  holy  name  ; 

TVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us  good  Lord.) 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep 
all  thy  people ;  , 

We  beseech  thee  tt)  hear  2^9,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  all  nations 
unity,  peace,  and  concord  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  a  heail 
to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live| 
after  thy  commandments  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy 
people  increase  of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy 
word,  and  to  receive  it  v»^ith  pure  affection,, 
and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ;       j 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord.  I 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the 


THE  LITA^'Y  A^^D  SUFFRAGES.     (159 

way  of  trutli,  all  such  as  have  erred  and  are 
deceived  : 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  ns,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such 
as  do  stand,  and  to  comfort  and  help  the 
weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up  those  who 
fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  satan  under 
bur  feet  ; 

'     We  beseech  thee  to  hear  its,  good  Lord. 
\    That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help, 
jmd  comfort,  all  who  are  in  danger,  ncces- 
'iity,  and  tribulation  ; 
\    We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all 
ivho  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all  women 
n  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick  persons, 
md  young  children,  and  to  show  thy  pity 
ipon  all  prisoners  and  captives  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend  and 
)rovide  for  the  fatherless  children,  and  wid- 
ows, and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppres- 
ed; 

'  We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
i  That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy 
iipon  all  m^en  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  w5,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our 
enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers,  and  to 
urn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  iis,  good  Lord. 


160)     THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  pr^ 
serve  to  oiir  use  the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth 
so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy  them  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  re- 
pentance ;  to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negli-, 
gences,  and  ignorances ;  and  to  endue  us 
with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend 
our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  word  : 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  td  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  qve  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world, 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  tak^  away  the 
sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

%  The  Bishop  nmif,  at  his  discretion,  07nit  all  that  fol- 
lows, to  the  Prayer.  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
Father,  &.c. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us, 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Ijord,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Sftl 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.  tMP 

•^  Then  shall  the  Ei^hop,  and  the  people  v:itk  him^  sdy^ 

the  Lord's  Pra>iPr. 


o 


TKfc  llTATJY  AND  SUFFRAGES.    (161 

UR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallow^ 
ed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  earthy  as  it  is  in  Heav- 
en :  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And 
forgive  us   our  trespasses,   as   w^e  forgive 

I  those  who  trespass  against  us  :  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from 

I  evil.    Amen. 

\     Bishop.     O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  ae- 

;  cording  to  our  sins  ; 

I      Ansioer.      Neither  reward  us  according 

*Co  dur  iniquities. 

j     Bishop.     Let  us  pray 
I  r\  God,  merciful    Father,   who   despiscst 
j  ^-^  not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor 
the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful  ;  merci-. 
fully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make  be- 
fore thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities^ 
whensoever  they  oppress  us ;  and  gracious- 
ly hear  us,  that  those  evils  which  tlie  craft 
I  and  subtility  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh 
f  against  U3,may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be 
1  brought  to  nought  ;    that  we  thy  servants, 
being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  ever- 
imore  give  thanks  unto  tdee  in   thy  holy 
t  Church,  through  Jesus  Christ' our  Lord. 
;      O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  uSf 
\for  thy  no/ine'^s  sake. 

God,  vve  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and 
oiTT  fathers  have  declared  unto  uS;,  the 
0^ 


O 


162)     THE  LITAKy  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

noble  works  that  thou  didst  in  their  days^ 
and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

O  Lordy  arise,  help  us^  and  deliver  us, 
for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  affiictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  bur  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  peo^ 
pie. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear  us, 
O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Christ  ;  gra- 
oiously  hear  us,  O  Lord  Christ. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon 
us  ; 

As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Bishop,     Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father, 
mercifully  to  look  upon  our  infirmi- 
ties ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn 
from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved ;  and  grant  that,  in  all  our 
troubles,  we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and 
confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore  serve 


THANKSGIVING  AFTER  DISEASES;  (163 

thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy 
honour  and  glory,  through  our  only  Media- 
tor and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  — 
Amen.  [Common  Prayer  Booh 


Thanksgiving  for  the  delivery  of  the 

I*lqgue  or  other  Mortal  Diseases, 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Isaiah  38.  v.  17  to  v.  22— Psalm  116, 
HYMN  CLIX— C.  M. 

ETERNAL  praises  to  the  Lord, 
Come  let  us  join  to  give  ; 
By  his  protection  and  his  guard 
We  are  yet  spar'd  to  live. 

2.  Whilst  many  of  our  fellow-men^ 
Were  quickly  calFd  aw^ay  t 
When  in  distress,  and  grief,  and  pa^n, 
They  dropt  their  house  of  clay. 

3»  By  grace,  it  is  our  happy  lot  : 
To  have  respite  of  days  ; 
It  is  God's  will,  that  we  should  not 
Depart,  without  his  grace. 

4.  May  we  be  wise  and  ne'er- forget, 
The  troubles  we  were  in  ! 

With  sickness,  pain,  and  death  beset  : 
As  just  reward  for  sin. 

5.  But  he  has  turn'd  his  gracious  hand^ 
And  laid  his  vengeance  by  ; 

Still  calls  on  this,  our  guilty  land ; 
Turn  yC;  why  will  ye  die. 


164)  thakk1Igivi:ng  after  diseasesi, 

6.  Then  let  us  thank  and  praise  our  God, 
By  whom  we  have  been  spar'd  ; 
And  bear  with  his  correcting  rod^ 
Till  we  are  well  prepared. 


The  Epistle. 

Philip.  2.  V.  25  to  V.  30 Psalm  30, 

HYMN  CLX.— C.  M. 

THANKS  be  to  God,  who  heard  oai? 
prayV, 
When  we  had  fears  and  doubt ; 
When  fierce  diseases  ev'ry  where, 
CompassM  our  land  about. 

2.  When  death,  that  cruel  tyrant  made. 
Poor  mortals  feel  his  pow'r  ; 

And  in  another  world  have  fled. 
Not  to  return  no  more. 

3.  How  melancholy  was  the  sound, 
To  hear  the  dying  groan  : 

Can  no  relief  or  help  be  found, 
Till  We  are  fled  and  gone. 

4.  And  must  our  troubled  spirits  fly. 
To  God,  who  first  them  gave  ; 

Our  bodies  only  made  to  die  ! 
And  moulder  in  the  grave. 

5.  Great  God,  how  mournful  was  the  scenes 
Wliere  e'er  this  was  the  case  ; 

But  great  thy  mercies  e'er  have  been;> 
To  those  wlip  tmst  thy  grace: 


THA]5?KSGIVIWG  AFTER  DISEASES.  (16^ 

6.  Thanks  be  to  God,  that  we  are  spar'd^ 
To  see  the  present  day. 
O,  make  us  ready,  gracious  Lord, 
Tiil  we  be  call\l  away. 

HYMN  CLXI— C.  M, 

For  the  catius, 

THY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love^ 
Unmerited  and  free. 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2.  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 
Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear, 

That  sav'd,  we  may  thy  goodness  feely 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3.  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth^  to  me^ 
To  evVy  soul  abound  ; 

;A  vast  unfatliomable  sea, 

'Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

'  4.  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reacb^ 

I  So  plent'ous  is  the  store  ; 

lEnough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 

'Enough  for  e  verm  we. 

:  5.  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies^  are^ 

A  rock  which  cannot  move  ; 

iA  thousand  promises  declare 

;Thy  constancy  of  love  ! 

j  6.  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns 

I  Unalterably  sure  ; 

And  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 

jHis  goodne^ss  must  endure. 

I    ,  [JVtlliston's  seleciior^. 


(T66) 

For  the  consecrating  of  a  Church, 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Luke  19.  V.  1  to  V.  lO—Psalm  8t. 
HYMN  CLXil— C.  M. 

XITE  praise  the  Lord,  whose  love  is  great 
^^    His  mercies  we  embrace  ; 
We  enter  now,  his  temple  gate, 
And  thank  him  for  his  grace. 

2.  This  house  (or  sacred  use  designed;, 
We  dedicate  to  God  ; 

Here  may  the  Lord  of  glory  find, 
A  dwelling  and  abode. 

3.  Here  we  approach  thy  sacred  courts. 
With  reverence  and  fear  ; 

We  will  engage  our  best  efforts, 
To  worship  thee  with  prayY. 

4.  Lord,  may  this  be  thy  sanctuary. 
Here  with  thy  spirit  dwell  : 

To  us  and  our  posterity, 
The  w  ay  to  heaven  reveal. 

5.  Here  Saviour,  shew  thy  gospel  light, 
And  send  thy  blessings  down  ; 

Bring  thy  life-giving  word  to  sight, 
And  make  salvation  known. 

6.  Here  let  thy  blessed  word  be  taiight. 
To  us,  and  to  our  youth  ; 

May  thousands  to  that  light  be  brought. 
Where  in  they  learn  the  truth. 


CO'NSECRATING  OF  A  CHURCH.    (167 

7.  Here  let  us  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Attend  thy  word  with  grace  ; 
Call  many  wand'ring  sinners  round^ 
To  come  and  fill  this  place. 

Fo7^  the  Epistle 

Rev.  21,  V.  2to  V.  5,— Psalm  12£. 
HYMN  CLXIII— L.  M. 

WITH  reverence  and  holy  fear, 
Let  christian  worshippers  draw  near. 
And  consecrate  this  house  to  be  ! 
The  Lord's  abode  aiid  sanctuary. 

2.  Here  let  them  meet,  to  hear  and  pray. 
And  seek  the  Lord,  our  life  and  way ; 

O  may  it  be  a  place  to  find  : 
A  Salem,  for  the  seeking  mind. 

3.  Here  may  they  build  each  other  up. 
In  charity,  and  faith,  and  hope  ; 

Until  they  taste,  and  feel,  and  know  : 
That  Jesus  dwells  w^ith  Saints  below.' 

4.  Here  may  the  gospel  glory  shine. 
And  fill  each  soul  with  grace  divine ; 
God's  holy  word,  and  means  of  grace, 
Be  aUvays  used  in  this  place. 

5.  Since  Jesus  is  the  great  high  priest, 
Who  ahvays  makes  his  people  blest, 
When  they  approach  w^ithin  the  vail. 
What  joys  and  comforts  shall  they  feel. 

6    What  glories  shall  they  there  behold  "f 
More  precious  than  the  choicest  gold  ; 
Aglimps  of  the  bless'd  Saviour's  throne  t 
A  hei^y'n  on  earth  for  them  begun. 


168)     CONSECRATING  OF  A  CHURCH' 

HYMN  CLXIV— P.  M.  E. 

For  the  same. 

IN  sweet  exalted  strains 
The  King  of  glory  praise  ; 
O'er  heave'n  and  earth  he  reigns_, 
Through  everlasting  days : 

He  with  a  nod  the  world  control^j 
Sustains  or  sinks  tj:ie  distant  poles. 
2.  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne^ 
His  throne  of  grace  divine  ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 
And  wide  his  glories  shine  : 

Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  bleet, 
§.  Then  King  of  Glory,  come, 
And  with  thy  favour  crowii 
This  temple  as  thy  dome. 
This  people  as  thy  own  : 

Within  this  House,  O  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below 
4.  Here,  may  thine  ears  attend 
Our  interceding  a'ies, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 
All  fragrant  to  the  skies : 

Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound. 
And  spread  the  joys  of  heav'n  aroun^ 
6.  Here,  may  th'  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  Seraphim  above ; 


m 


CONSEC RATING  OF  A  CHURCH.     (169 

And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 
6.  Here^  may  oijr  unborn  sons 
And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polish'd  stones, 
Thro'  long  succeeding  days : 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
Whilst  churches  stand,  and  saints  adore. 
[^fVilliston^s  selection  * 

JFor  the  same,  when  a  Church  is  rebuilt, 
HYMN  CLXV.  L,  M. 

;T   ET  Zion  sing  her  songs  of  praise, 
j-*-^  And  to  the  jLord,  glad  offerings  bring  % 
And  ev'ry  note  of  music  raise. 
To  God  her  Saviour  and  her  King. 

2.  This  house  which  desolate  had  lain. 
By  the  almighty  hand  of  God  ! 
Is  now  rebuilt  and  rais'd  again, 
l.\nd  to  its  former  state  renew'd. 
I  3.  Thanks  and  prai$e  be  to  the  Lord  : 
[Whose  acts  o:  mercy  here  are  pass'd  ; 
This  house  of  pray'r  again  restored, 
|.\.nd  holy  worships  now  replaced. 

4.  Here  may  the  Lord  with  glory  dwell. 
And  all  his  former  work  renew. 
And  here  make  known  his  gracious  will, 
And  grant  us  grace  to  serve  him  too. 
1 5.  Here  nmy  his  blessed  word  increase, 
'\ud  with  its  former  glory  shine  ; 
I  T 


170)  THANKSGIVING  FOR  THE  FRUITS  &C« 

May  thousands  learn  the  way  of  peace, 
And  feel  the  work  of  grace  divine  ! 
6.  The  Lord  with  grace  and  mercy  crown, 
His  Zion  with  his  aid  andpow'r  ! 
And  raise  her  walls  when  they  are  down  ; 
And  build  his  church  for  evermore. 


On  the  -first  TJiursday  of  November.  It  he- 

inv  a  clay  of  thanksgiving  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth 
and  other  blessings. 

THE  GOSPEL 

Matth.  5.  V,  43  to  v.  48._Psalm  147. 
HYMNCLXVI— C.  M. 
OME  let  US  join  to  praise  our  God, 
Who  is  our  friend  indeed  : 


C 

Who  gives  us  life,  and  health,  and  food  !   i 
And  all  what  e'er  we  need.  J! 

2.  His  blessings  have  endow'd  our  fields,. 
And  caus'd  each  plant  to  grow  : 

And  full  supplies  to  us  they  yield, 
And  all  that  live  below. 

3.  The  early  and  the  latter  rain, 
The  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  send  ; 
Our  barns  and  kitchens  filPd  again^ 
By  him,  who  is  our  friend. 

4>  Our  God  remembers  us  in  love, 
And  daily  we  receive 
His  gifts  and  blessings  from  above 
By  which  \ve  move  an^  live 


THANKSGIVING  FOR  THE  FRUITS  &C.  {Vtl 

5.  The  laboui's  of  our  hands  are  blest, 
Our  wants  are  all  supplied  ; 

What  e'er  doth  answer  for  our  best^ 
The  Lord  will  still  provide. 

6.  We  also  have  his  holy  word  ! 
And  all  the  means  of  grace  ; 

Should  we  not  worship  him,  our  Lord  ? 
And  sing  his  endless  praise. 

7.  With  joy  and  wonder  we  do  see, 
What  God  for  us  has  done  ! 

Our  songs  of  praise  shall  ever  be, 
To  God^  our  God  alone. 


The  Epistle, 

Hebrew  13.  v.  14  to  v.  16.— Psalm  65. 
1  HYMN  CLXVn— L.  M. 

ONCE  more  our  harvesting  is  o'er, 
A  fresh  supply  laid  up  in  store  ; 
iphe  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  bless  our  earth, 
And  fill  our  souls  wiihjoy  and  mirth. 
1 2.  Just  such  as  was  our  wish  and  hope  ; 
'rhe  Lord  preserved  and  blest  our  crop  I 
Vnd  through  the  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
We  had  another  crop  to  hoard. 
Sg.  God  gave  the  late  and  parly  rain, 
pherefore  we  laboured  not  in  vain  ; 
ilad  he  not  sent  his  blessings  d»wn, 
n  vain  our  fields  would  have  been  sowii, 
4.  By  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
Ne  still  obtain  supply  and  food  ; 


172)  ORDERING  CHURCH  WARDENS  &C/ 

The  air,  and  heat,  and  gentle  show'rs, 
Makes  all  those  blessings  to  be  ours. 
5.  Such  blessings  make  ib  truly  blest. 
While  they  are  by  us  here  possessed  ; 
O  I  let  us  render  thanks  and  praise 
To  God,  for  all  such  acts  of  grace. 

Ordering  Church  Wardens  or  Deacons. 

FOR  THE  GOSPEL 

Acts  6.  V.  2  to  V.  7. — Psalm  5. 
HYMN  CLXVIII— L.  M. 

THE  great  Apostle  gave  command. 
Let  ev'ry  Church  in  order  stand  ; 
Good  regulations  must  be  made, 
And  be  by  all  the  Church  obey'd. 

2.  To  answer  that,  so  good  eft'ect, 
Saint  Paul  himself  thus  did  direct : 
To  order  Deacons  ev'ry  where, 
AVho  should  that  sacred  office  bear. 

3.  Let  such  who  act  the  faithful  paiij 
And  have  the  cause  of  Christ  at  hearty 
And  such  as  are  of  good  repute, 
That  needful  office  execute. 

4.  Is  it  their  aim  in  all  they  do, 

To  raise  the  Saviour's  Church  below  I 
Their  faithful  labours  will  be  blest, 
And  Jesus' kingdom  be  increas'd. 
5  Dear  Lord  be  with  thy  spirit  near, 
While  we  ordain  these  brethren  here  ; 
May  zeal  and  knowledge,  love  and  grace* 
Prepare  and  fit  them  for  that  pla«e. 


ORDERING  CHlJRCH  WARDENS  &C.  (ITS 

6.  Be  tlrou  their  counsel  when  they  need, 
Their  conduct  bless,  their  labours  speed  ; 
O  may  they  be  of  gi'eatest  worth, 
To  aid  and  build  thy  church  on  earth. 

The  Epistle, 

1  Tim,  3.  V.  8  to  v.  13._Psalm  37, 
HYMN  CLXIX— L.  M. 
TESUS,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold  ! 
*^  See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels  see^ 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
^Till  sought  and  gathered  in  by  thee, 

2.  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scatter'd  widei 
In  pain,  and  weariness  and  want : 

With  no  kind  Shepherd  near,  to  guide 
The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3.  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good. 
And  sheep-redeeming  shepherd  art ; 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4.  In  evVy  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free  ; 
That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell : 
^^  He  dy'd  for  all,  who  dy'd  for  me.'-' 

5.  A  double  portion  from  above, 
Of  thy  all-quick'ning  hght  impart ; 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love 

In  ev'ry  faithful  pastor's  heart. 

6.  Thine  only  glory  let  them  seek, 
O  let  their  hearts  with  love  overflow  ; 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak, 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  below. 

f  2       iWWision's  selectxon\ 


(174) 

Ordaining  of  Priests  or  Bishops.^ 

THE  GOSPEL. 

St.  John  21.  V.  15  to  v.  IT—Psalm  27. 
HYMN  CLXX.— L.  M. 
Tj^ATHER  of  mercies  in  thy  house, 
■*•    SmHe  on  our  homage,  and  our  vows  ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
Tiiese  pledges  of  oui'  Saviour's  care. 

2.  The  Saviour,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose^ 
In  splendid  triumph  oVr  his  foes 
vScatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 

And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow* 

3.  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostle's,  honoured 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame ;  [name, 
In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  Teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive^ 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live  : 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
?>Iidst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5.  So  shall  the  bright  succession  nm 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 
16.  Jesus  our  Lord  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring,  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
^Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 


OIRDAlNlNa  OP  PRIESTS  &C.      {11^^ 

For  the  Epistle. 

Acts  20.  V.  17  to  V.  35 Psalm  132. 

HYMN  CLXXL— L.  M. 
I^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
^^  And  lighten  with  cehstialjire: 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 
2.  Thy  blessed  Unction  horn  above, 
Is  comfort,  Life,  and  fire  of  love. 
jEuable  with  perpetua,!  lighc 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight : 
;  3.  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face. 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  : 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home  ; 
Where  thou  art  Guide,  no  iU  can  come  v 
4.  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  both  to  be  but  one  : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along. 
This  may  be  our  endless  song. 

[^Common  Prayer  Book, 


CHRISTIAN  BAPTISM, 
HYMN  CLXXn.—C.M. 
p<  OD  did  to  father  Abrah'm  say, 
f^  I  am  a  God  to  thee  : 
iVnd  I  will  bless  thy  race  and  they 
>hall  be  a  seed  for  me. 

2.  Thus  Abrah'm  b'liev'd  the  promise  true^ 

ind  gave  his  sons  to  God. 

Ils  water  seals  the  promise  now, 

t  then  was  seaPd  with  blood. 


176)  CHRISTIAN   BAPTISM. 

3.  That  covenant  which  God  had  made^ 
With  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ; 

To  those  who  his  commands  obey'd, 
He  was  their  God  indeed. 

4.  His  oft'springs  then  were  circumcis'd, 
Tho'  none,  but  just  the  male : 

But  male  and  female  are  baptiz'd  ,• 
Baptism  is  the  seal. 

5.  To  al!  the  nations  as  they  are  : 
The  heathens  and  the  Jews, 

May  claim  an  ecmal  right  and  share, 
As  the  Apostle  shews, 

6.  The  genuine  seed  of  Abraham, 
Are  they,  who  like  him  b'lieve  : 
Like  him,  the  promises  they  claim  ; 
Like  him,  the  seal  receive. 

7.  Then  as  tlie  water  is  appli'd, 
And  God  his  gifts  impart  ; 
The  creature  then  is  sanctified. 
And  circumcisM  at  heart. 

HYMN  CLXXIII— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

THUS  did  the  sons  of  AhraJi^m  pass 
Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace  ; 
Tlie  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
^Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke, 
2.  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  covenant  and  his  love  ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace,, 
Nor  does  forbid  their  infant  race. 


CHRISTIAN  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS.  (177 

3.  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God  ; 

His  spirit  on  their  offspring  shed^ 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 

4.  Let  ev'iy  saint  with  cheerful  voice 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 
Young  children  in  their  earl}^  days, 
Shall  give  the  God  oi  Abraham  praise* 

IfVattsr^ 

HYMN  CLXXIV— C.  M. 

Baptism  of  one  infant. 

O  Blessed  comforter  draw  near  \ 
Bestow  thy  grace  divine  : 
J  We  dedicate  this  infant  here, 
To  be  forever  thine. 
2.  And  as  this  water  is  applied, 
So  let  thy  grace  be  giv'n  : 
[  Until  this  child  be  sanctifi'd 
I  And  made  the  heir  of  heav'n; 

!  HYxMN  CLXXV— C.  M. 

For  the  same,  when  more  than  one  are  Baptized, 

if  I  ^HO  U  comforter  we  pray  draw  near, 
•  X    Bestow  thy  gilts  divine  ; 
fWe  dedicate. these  infants  here, 
■May  they  be  wholy  thine. 
I  2.  As  water  is  to  them  applied, 
So  may  thy  grace  be  giv'n  ; 
I  By  which  they  may  be  sanctifiM 
i  And  made  the  heii's  of  heav'n. 


178)    BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OP  RIPER  YEARS. 

HYMN  CLXXVI— C.  M. 

After  Baptism  is  administered. 

TN  duty  we  are  bound  to  praise 
-*•  The  Lord,  who  hath  bestow 'd 
His  word,  and  all  the  means  of  grace, 
To  make  us  heh's  of  God. 
2.  The  treasures  Christ  to  us  has  wili'd : 
For  which  he  bled  and  died  ! 
Are  by  his  ordinances  seal'd. 
Confirmed  and  ratified. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 
HYMN  CLXXVn,— L.  M. 

CHRI  ST  gave  this  solemn  great  command 
Ye  shall  go  forth  in  ev'ry  land; 
Ye,  my  Apostles,  I  do  charge, 
To  preach  my  gospel  word  at  large. 

2.  Disciple  nations  unto  me  : 
Baptizing  them  that  they  may  be 
Such  heirs  and  subjects  of  my  grace, 
As  serve  me  in  true  holiness. 

3.  Teach  them,  that  they  observe  and  do, 
All  things  I  have  commanded  you ; 
Declare  to  them  they  shall  be  blest, 

If  they  comply  with  my  request. 

4.  Ye,  who  intend  to  be  baptized, 
Be  ye  admonish'd,  and  advis'd  ; 
With  all  your  heart,  repent  and  b'lieve  ; 
The  seal  of  pardoning  grace  receiv;e 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS.  (179 

5.  Ye  must  resolve  with  all  your  heart 
To  act  the  faithful  christian's  part  ; 
Renounce  the  Devil  world  and  sin. 
And  mortify  your  lusts  within. 

6.  Be  ye  baptized  in  Jesus'  name, 
And  be  ye  never  more  asham'd  : 

To  own  and  follow,  Christ  your  Lordj 
And  be  obedient  to  his  word. 

HYMN  CLXXVIII—L.  M. 

On  the  same. 

?fTl  WAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
A.    Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize^ 

The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  word 

Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 
2.  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
I  And  sends  his  cov'nant,  with  the  seals, 
I  To  bless  the  distant  christian  lands. 
I    3.  Repent  and  be  baptized,  he  saitJt^ 
I  For  the  remission  of  if  our  sins  ; 
'  And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 

And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means, 

4.  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
;  As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 

I  And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
1  Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5.  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee. 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord  ; 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heav'n  our  solemn  vows  record ! 

[Watt^l 


180)  CONFESSION  OP  SIN. 

HYMN  CLXXIX— L.  M. 

Jtfter  Baptism  is  Administered. 

n^HE  Lord  grant  jou  that  living  faith, 
^  That  may  preserve  you  unto  death  ; 

O  be  ye  faithful,  never  yield. 

But  keep  your  ground  and  gain  the  field. 
2.  Remember  this  throughout  your  days 

You  are  to  walk  in  Jesus'  ways  ; 

TrusL  ye  in  him,  he  will  defend 

Your  cause  until  your  warfare  end* 


CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 
HYMN  CLXXX.— C.  M. 

A  LAS  can  such  a  wretch  be  sav'd, 
-^  Such  as  I  e'er  have  been  ; 
My  life  is  unto  vice  enslav'd, 
And  all  I  do  is  sin. 

2.  My  covenant  with  God  is  broke, 
My  claim  to  heav'n  is  gone 
And  sin  and  guilt  a  heavy  yoke, 
Bear  all  my  comforts  ^own. 

a  Lord,  were  I  driv'n  from  thy  face, 
For  e'er  to  take  my  flight 
Beyond  the  reach  of  pard'ning  grac,e : 
Thy  judgments  would  be  right. 

4.  Not  men  nor  Angels  can  relieve^ 
My  mind  with  guilt  oppress'd  ; 
Not  heav'n  itself  relief  can  give, 
T^or  ea s e  my  troub le^  breast.- 


OONFPSSIOK  OF  SIN.  (181 

5.  My  case  is  bad,  and  still  much  more. 
Although  distressed  I  feel  ; 

I  do  not  yet  possess  that  powV 
That  sanctifies  my  will. 

6.  I  truly  see  my  wants  indeed  ; 
But  yet  I  do  not  find, 

vSuch  godly  sorrow  as  I  need  : 
To  work  an  humble  mind. 

7.  Bat  thou,  my  God,  hast  powV  I  know ; 
Such  graces  to  impart. 

That  can  create  my  mind  anew 
And  work  a  change  of  heart. 

HYMN  CLXXXL— C.  M. 
I  For  the  same. 

iTTAVE  mercy,  gracious  Lord,  forgive, 
-"  Are  not  thy  mercies  free  ? 
May  not  a  dying  sinner  live, 
Who  truly  turns  to  thee  ? 
I  2.  My  sins  are  great^  I  must  confess, 
IFar  more  than  I  can  know  ; 
(But  O,  thy  love  and  pardoning  grace  ! 
Are  great  and  boundless  too. 
\  3.  O,  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  and  guilty 
And  make  my  conscience  clean  : 
iMy  heart  with  godly  sorrow  melt, 

To  mourn  for  ev'ry  sin. 
4.  Great  God,  I  must  confess  with  shame, 

I  can't  deny,  but  own  ; 

Corrupted,  vile  and  base  I  am, 

As  I  to  thee  am  known. 

i  ft 


1S2)  CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 

5.  Yet  save  my  soul  from  deep  despmr. 
According  to  thy  word  ; 
To  thee,  I  make  my  feeble  pray'r  ; 
To  thee^  my  gracious  Lord. 

HYMN  CLXXXII— C.  M 

For  the  same. 

WO  unto  me  !  how  oft  I  have 
Transgi'ess'd  and  gone  astray  / 
To  Satan  I  have  been  a  slave^, 
And  lov'd  the  sinful  way. 

2.  My  God  was  ever  kind  to  me. 
And  great  has  been  his  love. 
How  could  I  so  unthankful  be  ; 
So  disobedient  prove. 

3.  My  conscience  testify  to  me^ 
According  to  thy  word, 

That  in  strict  justice  I  should  be, 
Accursed  from  my  Lord. 

4.  O  !  gracious  Lord,  I  well  do  know. 
That  wretched  is  my  case  ; 

But  whether  can  I  flee  or  go, 
To  reach  redeeming  grace. 

5.  Not  man  nor  angel  can  relieve 
My  mind  with  guilt  oppressed  : 
Not  heaven  itself  such  comforts  give. 
To  set  my  heart  at  rest. 

6.  O  blessed  Jesus,  unto  thee, 
To  thee  will  I  attend  ; 

To  tViec  my  refuge.  Lord  I  flee  ! 
Thou  art  my  Lord  and  friend 


CONFESSION  OF  sir;.  (1S3 

7.  Thy  suft'rings  and  thy  dying  groans  j 
Thy  blood  which  freely  siream'd, 
For  all  my  sin  and  guilt  utones  ; 
By  which  I  was  redeem'd. 

HYMN  CXiXXXIII— S.  M. 

For  the  same. 

OThat  I  could  repent  I  1} 

O  that  I  could  believe  ! 
Thou,  by  thy  voice,  the  marble  rent, 
The  rock  in  sunder  cleave  ! 

2.  Thou  by  thy  two-edg'd  sword, 
My  soul  and  spirit  part  ; 

Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  vvord^ 
And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

3.  Saviour,  and  Pnnce  of  peace^, 
The  double  grace  besto\y  ; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickednes!*, 
And  let  the  captive  go. 

j  4.  Grant  me  my  sins  to  feci, 
[And  then  the  load  remove  ; 
jWound,  and  pour  in  my  wounds,  to  heal, 
[The  balm  of  pard'ning  love. 
'  5.  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake, 
[My  guilt  and  sin  remove  ; 
And  into  thy  protection  take 
jriie  pris'ner  of  thy  love. 
6.  In  ev'ry  trying  hour, 
Istand  by  my  feeble  soul, 
llnd  screen  me  from  temptation's  powV, 


l84)      FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUKIO» 

'Till  thou  hast  made  me  whole. 

7.  This  is  thy  will,  I  know, 
That  I  should  holy  be  ; 

Should  let  my  sins  this  mornent  go, 
This  moment  turn  to  thee . 

8.  O  might  I  now  embrace 
Thine  all-sufficient  pow'r  ! 

And  never  more  to  sin  give  place> 
And  never  grieve  thee  more  I 

[Jfilliston^s  selection. 

FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 
HYMN  CLXXXIV.— L.  M. 
r^OME  to  the  feast  ofheav'nly  wine, 
^  O  man  !  and  make  this  blessing  thine  ; 
Your  Lord  himself,  invites  to  sup, 
And  share  the  blessings  of  the  cup. 
2.  Praise  ye  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eaty 
Since  he  affords  to  you  this  treat ! 
Ye  are  with  his  rich  bounties  fed, 
And  Jesus  is  your  living  bread. 

5.  Ye  helpless  poor  and  needy  come  ! 
O  come  for  you  there  is  yet  room  ; 

O  come  !  and  ye  shall  surely  find 
Refreshments  for  the  weary  mind. 
4.  O  sinners,  this  is  welcome  news, 
O  pray  be  wise  and  don't  refuse  ; 
Come  venture,  you  shall  find  it  time  :  ;, 

This  table  it  is  set  for  you. 

6.  Dear  Lord,  if  sin  can  be  a  plea, 
Then  there  is  grace  in  store  for  me  ; 


tOR  THE  HOLY  C0MMUili6>*.     (185 

Through  mercy  1  shall  find  a  place^ 
And  with  the  rest  be  sav'd  by  grace 
6.  I  come,  O  Saviour  as  I  am  ♦ 
Thy  merits  I  do  humbly  claim  ; 
Thy  promise  give  me  free  access. 
To  everlasting  life  and  peace. 

HYMN  CLXXXV— C.  U. 

For  the  satTiCc 

THIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine. 
And  God  invites  to  sup  ; 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine, 
Were  press'd  to  fill  the  cup, 

2.  Oh,  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 
"With  royal  dainties  fed  : 
Not  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread  ! 

3*  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them. 
Ye  trembling  souls  appear  ! 
The  righteous  in  their  ow^n  esteem, 
Have  lio  acceptance  here. 

4.  Approach  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 
The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 

Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  newS; 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

5.  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 
And  may  obtain  a  place  ; 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  nie^ 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 

as 


3.8^)      FO|l  THE  HOLY  COMMUKIOI^. 

HYMN  CLXXXVL— C.  M. 

For  the  name. 

OWondVous  love  beyond  degree^ 
Such  as  none  can  conceive  ; 
My  blessed  Saviour  calls  on  me  : 
Come  unto  me  and  live. 
%  Here  is  his  gracious  table  set^ 
With  all  my  soul  doth  need  : 
He  bids  me  here  set  down  and  eat ! 
And  on  his  bounties  feed. 

3.  This  feast  consists  of  hcavnly  food^ 
As  Jesus  testified  ; 

It  is  the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
For  this  he  groanM  and  died, 

4.  His  flesh  was  bruised;  his  blood  was  spilt: 
With  love  to  man,  it  streamed, 

And  made  atonement  for  our  guilt. 
By  which  we  were  redeemed: 

5.  Here  are  the  pledges  of  his  love. 
Which  the  bless'd  Saviour  gave  ; 
To  draw  our  minds  on  things  above^ 
Which  there  we  arc  to  have. 

HYMN  CLXXXVn.— S.  M. 
For  the  same. 

TE3US  invites  his  saints 
'^  To  meet  around  his  board  ; 
Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 
2.  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh  ; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  bldod : 


FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION.        (18T 

JVniazing  favoar  !  matchless  grace 
;  Of  our  descending  God  I 
\  3.  This  holy  bread  and  wine, 
Maintains  our  Tainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
A.nd  interest  in  his  death. 
I  4.  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 
Christ  and  his  members  one  ; 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love,  :*; 

jA.nd  he  the  hrst-born  Son. 
;  5.  We  are  but  sev'ral  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
jpne  body  hath  its  sev'ral  limbs, 
jBut  Jesus  is  the  head. 
it;i,!6.  Let  oil  our  i^owVs  be  join'd, 
Itlis  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
I  Pleasure  and  love  fill  evVy  mind, 
^Vnd  evVy  voice  be  praise. 

!  ~      ■  [WaCts. 

'  HYMN  CLXXXVIII.—W.  M. 

j  /-or  t^e  saine. 

OHead  so  full  of  bx-uises, 
So  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
Midst  other  sore  abuses, 
yiock'd  with  a  ci'O  wn  of  thorn  ! 
()  head,  e'er  now  surrounded 
jVith  brightest  majesty, 
fn  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded^ 
l^aluted  be  by  me  ! 
2.  O  Lord,  what  thee  tormented, 
Jiyas  my  sins^  heavy  load. 


188)       FOR  I'HB  HOLY  COMMUNION 

I  had  the  debt  augmented, 
Which  thou  did'st  pay  in  blood. 
Here  ana  I,  blushing  sinner, 
On  whom  wrath  ought  to  light : 

0  thou,  my  health's  beginner  1 
Let  thy  grace  cheer  my  sight. 

3.  Own  me,  Lord,  my  salvation  t 
Receive,  my  Shepherd,  me ! 

1  know,  thy  bitter  passion 
Is  a  rich  treasury  ; 

And  that  thou,  man  of  sorrows  ! 
Hast  by  thy  death  and  blood 
Procured  a  new  heart  for  us, 
And  everlasting  good. 
4»  Humbly  I  will  stand  by  theCjs 
Thou  deign'st  at  me  to  look  ; 
In  Spirit  let  me  eye  thee 
So  as  thy  heart-strings  broke. 
And  as  thy  limbs  extended 
In  death  grew  stiff  and  cold, 
Might  I  thy  corpse  expanded 
Within  my  arms  infold. 
5.  It  yields  me  consolation. 
When  I  can  feed  by  faith, 
My  Saviour,  on  thy  passion 
And  meritorious  death  ; 
O  what  am  I  enjoying, 
Thy  flesh  and  bone,  when  I 
With  thee,  my  Lord,  am  dying, 
What  peace  divine,  what  joy  I 


FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION.     (189^ 

I 

6.  Endow  me  with  good  courage. 
jWhen  yielding  up  my  breath, 
[And  let  me  see  thy  image, 

fl'hy  lovely  form  in  death  ; 
fTo  thee  my  eyes  I'm  raising^ 
*And  my  election  see, 
|rhee  in  my  heart  embracing, 
I'd  do  it  constantly. 

7.  I  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned> 
jO  Jesus,  friend  in  need, 

(For  what  th^  soul  sustained. 
When  thou  for  me  did^st  bleed  ; 
Thou  wilt  preserve  tne  ever, 
irill  I  before  thee  stand  ; 
Can  ought  on  earth  me  sever 
From  thy  most  faithful  hand  ? 

8.  With  awe  I  see  thee  languish/ 
And  watch  thy  latest  breath, 
Upon  thy  tears  and  anguish 

I  fix  the  eye  of  faith  ; 

! Where  sight  of  him  allowed, 

j[  then  should  know  ;  ^Twas  H€, 

My  iiesh  and  bone  avowed, 

;My  Lord  God  certainly. 

j  9.  When  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 

My  lips  shall  pallid  grow. 

Then  shall  that  blood  so  precious^ 

(Which  from  his  wounds  did  flow> 

lAnoint  my  body  d5^ing, 

|My  soul  will  join  the  blest; 

Internal  bliss  enjoying  ; 

^My  flesh  in  hope  shall  rest.  iMor.  iran^tatitn. 


190)      rOE  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

HYMN  CLXXXIX.— Y.  M. 

-Fbr  the  same. 

O  Church,  adore  and  wonder, 
Thy  head  and  Saviour  yonder 
Hangs  on  the  cross's  tree  ! 
Behold  him,  whilst  expiring, 
And  for  mankind  acquiring 
Thereby  grace,  Ufe  and  liberty. 

2.  Draw  near,  thou  wilt  discover, 
How  blood  and  sweat  all  over 
His  sacred  body  dies  ; 

Out  of  his  heart  most  noble. 

For  inexhausted  trouble, 

Sighs  are  successive  foU'wing  sighs. 

3.  Whu  hath  thee  thus  ai3used, 
Dear  Lord^  and  so  much  bruised 
Thy  most  majestic  face  ? 

Thou  art  no  sin's  transactor. 
Thou  art  no  malefactor, 
Like  others  of  the  human  race. 

4.  I,  I,  and  my  transgressions^ 
Which  by  my  own  confessions 
Exceed  the  sea-shore  sands, 
These,  these  have  been  the  reason 
Of  thy  whole  bitter  season. 

Of  all  thy  Ijruises,  stripes  and  bands, 

5.  I  ought  to  have  been  pained, 
And  fast  for  ever  chained 
Both  hand  and  foot  in  hell ; 
The  bpnds  ;ind  scourges  te^rin^i 


FdR  THE  HOLV  COMMUNION.       (191 

Whicli  tlioii,  my  God,  wast  bearing, 
[My  soul,  my  soul  deserv'dto  feel. 
;  6.  ni  be  'mongst  the  beholders^ 
'And  See  thee  on  thy  shoulder* 
Bear  my  prodigious  load  ; 
Thou  tak'st  my  curse  infliction, 
Giv'st  for  it  benediction, 
Thy  death  procures  my  peace  with  God, 
;  7.  As  surety  thoii  prescntcst 
(Thyself;  to  die  cOnsentest 
Por  me  in  debt  all  o'er  ; 
A  crown  of  thorns  thou  Wearest^ 
\n  pain  and  scorn  thou  bearest 
jVVith  patience  never  known  before. 

8.  Into  death's  jaws  thou  leaping 

Provid'st  for  my  escaping, 

That  I  its  sting  mayn't  prove  ; 
jMy  curse  and  condemnation 

riiou  bcar'st  for  my  salvation  ; 

O  most  unheard  of  fire  of  love  ! 

if>.  The  higlicet. obligations 

Bind  me  thro' all  life's  stations, 

r'  express  my  thsnks  to  thee  ; 

Weak  as  I  am  and  fccbJc, 
ii\s  far  as  I  am  able, 

I'll  yield  thee  service  ^villing}y. 
jllO.  While  here  on  earth  I'm  living,^ 

jt  have  nought  \vorth  the  giving 

iTo  thee  for  all  thy  pain  ; 

jiTet  shall  thy  pasi^jon  cvcr^ 


192)       JOB  THE  HOLV  COMMUVlOi?. 

Till  soul  and  body  sever, 
Deep  in  my  heart  engravM  remain. 
11.  Thy  sighs  and  groans  unnumberM^ 
And  from  thy  heart  encumbered. 
The  countless  tears  forth  prest : 
These  shall  at  my  dismission 
To  final  rest^s  fruition 
Convey  me  to  thy  arms  and  breast. 

[Moravian  translation^ 

HYMNCXC— L.  M. 

To  be  sung  in  the  time  of  Communion, 

/^OME  all  ye  weary  sinners  cpme^ 
^^  Come  hasten  in,  fill  up  this  room, 
Here  is  a  feast  prepared  by  love  ; 
Come  taste  the  blessing  from  above. 

2.  Here  is  a  lamb,  for  you  'tis  slain^ 
Who  died  in  sorrow,  grief  and  pain. 
Who  spared  not  his  precious  blood  : 
But  freely  spilt  it  for  your  good. 

3.  Remember,  that  for  you  he  died. 
Your  great  salvation  to  provide. 

To  save  your  souls  from  endless  pain, 
And  bring  you  home  to  God  again. 

4.  Though  you  have  erred  from  his  way, 
Jjikc  wand'riniT  sheep  have  gone  astray : 
By  him  ye  shall  be  made  to  know, 

The  way  in  which  ye  ought  to  go. 

5.  O  !  helpless  creatures,  poor  and  blind. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  good  and  kind; 


rOR  THE   HOLY  COMMUNIOI^.        (19^' 

Your  sins  he  freely  will  forgive, 
And  cause  your  dying  souls  to  live. 

6.  O  !  eat  and  drink  with  thankfulness^ 
Partake  the  bounties  ol  his  gr^ce. 
Receive  what  he  will  freely  give, 

Who  died  for  yon,  tJiat  you  should  live. 

7.  Your  offVings  now  with  gladness  bring 
Praise  him,  the  great  eternal  King: 
Shew  forth  his  mercies,  make  them  known. 
And  live  that  you  may  die  his  ow  n. 

8.  Here  call  his  mercies  all  to  mind, 
His  mercies  all  of  evVy  kind, 

Are  numberless  and  very  great. 
Far  more  than  mortals  can  relate. 

9.  Ye,  who  were  once  condemned  to  hell, 
Where  fallen  angels  are  to  dwell  : 

The  place  where  fear  and  darkness  reign, 
The  place  of  endless  dread  and  pain. 

10.  But  Jesus  now  has  set  you  free. 
And  by  his  grace  are  made  to  be  : 
Here  at  this  feast  a  welcome  guest. 
To  share  his  blessings  with  the  blest. 

11.  O  blessed  message  from  above, 
To  you  from  God,  the  God  of  love, 
Who  pities  you,  for  Jesus  sake. 
And  now  invites  you  to  partake. 

12.  O  come  ye  then,  partake  the  feast, 
O  come  and  be  the  Saviour's  guest  ; 
Though  bread  and  wine  appears  but  giv'n, 
'Tis  life  itself,  come  down  from  heaven, 

R 


194)         FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMtJNlO.N^ 

13    Oh  !  sinners,  now  on  you  I  cviM, 
Oh  !  sinners,  I  invite  you  all, 
Oh  !  sinners,  now  repent  and  b'lieve  ; 
Oh  I  sinners,  come  to  Christ  and  Hve. 

14.  The  feast  is  now  for  you  prepar'd^ 
The  Lord  has  in  his  word  declar'd^ 
That  sinners  of  the  vilest  kind  ; 

In  Jesus  may  salvation  find. 

15.  The  great  Redeemer  died  for  you^ 
Partake  the  feast  and  prove  it  true  ; 
Come  sinners,  now  accept  the  call, 
And  live  for  him,  who  died  for  all 

HYMN  CXCL— 1..  M. 

For  the  same. 

O  Jesus  !  thou  my  precious  friend^ 
Here  at  thy  table  I  attend, 
Here  Lord,  I  come  with  sin  opprcss'd. 
Yet,  I  desire  to  be  thy  guest. 

2.  Thy  table  for  poor  sinners  spread. 
Affords  to  them  that  living  bread ; 

That  bread,  which  hung Vv  souls  do  need, 
And  is  their  staff  of  hfe  indeed. 

3.  Jesus,  this  feast  himself  ordain'd, 
Great  are  the  blessings  here  obtained, 
The  choicest  and  the  richest  food. 

Is  his  dear  body  and  bis  blood. 

4.  Jesus ^  who  died,  our  souls  to  save, 
Himself  this  great  commandment  gave> 
By  faith  partake  this  bread  and  wine, 
That  ye  may  be  forever  mine 


»0R  THE  HOLY  OOMMUKIO>'       (195 

5*  Remember  me  for  you  I  died, 
;  The  Father's  wrath  I  pacifiM, 
i  If  this  my  blessed  will  ye  do, 
(Then  ye  shall  prove  and  find  it  so, 
I  6.  O  I  how  distressing  was  the  sight 
S  Behold  the  Saviour  in  the  night  ; 
'The  night  in  which  he  was  betrayM, 
The  night  he  in  the  garden  pray'd. 

7.  He  institutes  this  ordinance, 
rThis  do,  to  my  remembrance  : 
ilMy  body  broke,  my  blood  was  spilt, 
l;Ta  take  away  your  sins  and  guilt. 
ij  8.  When  Jesus  in  the  garden  lay, 
JDld  to  his  heavenly  Father  pray  : 
[jo  Father !  look  with  pitying  eye, 
And  let  this  cruel  cup  pass  by. 

9.  But  O  1  thy  righteous  will  alone^ 
That  only,  O  1  that  must  be  done. 
To  drink  this  cup,  this  is  the  plan, 
jTo  save  the  fallen  race  of  man. 
jj  10.  Thus  he  did  willingly  submit, 
mnd  yielded  to  his  cruel  tate  ; 
I  Then  on  the  cross  he  shed  his  blood, 
'And  died  the  Paschal  Lanjb  of  God. 
I  11.  The  Lamb  for  the  Passover  slain, 
Gould  neither  cleanse  from  sin  or  stain. 
jit  only  shew'd  the  Lamb  to  come, 
jThe  Lamb,  that  did  for  sin  atone. 
I  12.  When  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  die^^ 
'gtrict  justice  then  w^s  satisfied  ^ 


1^6)      FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

The  law  then  lost  its  sting  and  povv'r, 
And  death  could  injure  us  no  more. 

13.  Thus  did  the  Lord  salvation  bring, 
The  Lord,  who  is  our  glorious  King  ; 
By  him  eternal  life  is  giv'n, 

And  we  are  made  the  heirs  of  heav'n. 

14.  We  praise  the  Lord,  our  gracious  Lord 
For  ev'ry  promise  in  his  word  : 

By  which  we  hear,  and  see  and  know, 
What  wonders  Christ,  our  Lord  can  do. 

15.  We  praise  him  for  his  precious  love, 
That  love  which  we  here  taste  and  prove, 
Such  love  as  to  the  world  unknown, 
The  love  Grod  hath  to  sinners  shown* 

16.  What  greater  things  will  come  to  view 
When  Jesus  we  shall  fully  know, 

And  live  with  him  in  perfect  love, 
And  praise  him  in  the  heavens  above. 

HYMN  CXCIl— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

T   ORD,  here  I  am  to  do  thy  wifl^, 
•*-'  Incline  my  heart  to  thee  ; 

O  !  may  I  willingly  fulfil. 
What  thou  commandest  me. 

2.  To  eat  this  bread  and  drink  this  cu^,, 
As  thy  blcss'd  orders  are. 

To  work  in  me  a  living  hope, 
Humility  and  fear 

3.  Here  I  commemorate  thy  death;, 
Partake  tliis  bread  and  wine  : 


FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMtTNIOIJ.      (197 

Cause  me  to  eat  and  drink  by  faith, 
And  make  thy  blessings  mine. 

4.  Lord,  here  I  view  thy  love  and  grace. 
Astonishing  to  me  : 

That  I  a  wretch  of  human  race. 
Should  e'er  accepted  be. 

5.  Should  such  a  creature  as  I  am, 
Be  made  a  welcome  guest  ; 

Dare  I  such  mercies  ever  claim, 
To  share  among  the  rest. 

6.  Can  I  be  worthy  of  such  grace? 
A  creature  so  defilM  ; 

Can  that  consist  with  righteousness  : 
That  I  should  be  a  child. 

7.  Yes,  boundless  mercy  did  provide, 
That  sinners  should  be  free  : 

When  Christ  the  Lord  for  sinners  died. 
He  also  died  for  me. 

8.  His  word  and  blessed  ordinance. 
Do  fully  shew  and  prove  : 

Tliat  I  with  thanks  and  reverence, 
Should  taste  and  know  his  love. 

9.  O  !  may  my  sod  be  mov'd  within, 
While  I  partake  this  feast ; 

My  Saviour  who  saves  me  from  sin, 
Make  me  a  worthy  guest 


w 


HYMNCXClII.~e.  M. 

Return  of  praise  after  Communion. 

E  praise  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God^ 
Who  for  us  freely  died  ; 


198)      FOR  THE  HOLV  e4MMl?NrQ> 

Who  shed  for  us  his  precious  blood, 
Salvation  to  provide. 

2.  His  love  and  grace  cant  be  express^j 
By  all  the  hosts  ot  heav'n. 
His  mercies,  O  !  they  make  us  bless'd, 
Which  now  to  us  were  ^v'n. 

S.  Dear  Jesus,  we  adore  thy  name^ 
Who  art  our  Lord  and  King, 
By  thee  alone  salvation  came, 
Therefore  thy  praise  we  sing. 

HYMN  CXCIV.--C;.  3\L 

For  the  same. 

OF  all  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Thou  Giver  of  all  good  I 
Not  heav'n  itself  a  richer  knows, 
Than  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

2.  Faith  too,  the  blood  receiving  gtace, 
From  the  same  hand  we  gain  ; 

Else  sweetly,  as  it  suits  our  case. 
That  gift  had  been  in  vain. 

3.  Till  thou  thy  teaching  powV  apply. 
Our  hearts  refuse  to  see. 

And  weak,  as  a  distemper'd  eye, 
Shut  out  the  view  of  thee. 

4.  Blind  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
What  mis'ry  we  endure  ! 

Yet  fly  that  hand,  from  which  al^jne^ 
We  could  expect  a  q\i^. 


OF  CATECIHSIVG  OR  SCKOPL.      (J90 

I 

I  5.  We  praise  thee,  and  would  praise  thee 
•To thee  our  all  we  owe  ;  [more, 

jThe  precious  Saviour,  juid  the  powV 
iThat  makes  him  precious  too. 

!    -  [Newton, 

I .     - 

^beginjsing  of  catechising  ok  school 
i!  hymn  cxcv.— l.  m. 

jjTTAPP  Y  the  youth  that  soon  begin 
!•*■*•  To  shun  and  flee  the  way  of  sin  ; 
[llfthey  receive  instruction  well, 
.They  will  avoid  the  way  to  hell. 
j  2.  They  shall  escape  a  thousand  snares, 
If  they  devote  their  tender  years, 
jTo  serve  the  Lord  with  heart  and  mind^ 

!And  are  to  all  his  will  resign^, 
o.  Daily  in  virtue  to  increase  : 
Is  gaining  heaven  by  degi-ees  ; 
While  they  who  will  not  seek  by  time^, 
jj  At  last  grow  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

I  4,  If  they  who  are  yet  in  their  youth, 
Do  love  to  hear  and  learn  the  truth  ; 

jWith  ease  their  souls  may  be  refin'd^ 

I I  And  true  religion  fill  their  mind. 
jl  5.  It  is  by  one  and  all  confess'd, 
(That  all  such  youth  is  truly  blest ; 

They  shall  in  all  succeeding  days, 
Be  bless'd  in  all  their  h ves  and  ways. 

HYMNCXCVI.—C.M. 

For  the  same. 

TTOW  precious  is  God's  holy  wor,d^ 
•*•■•  That  word  of  life  and  peage. 


200)    OF  CATECHISING  OB  SCHOOL. 

Shews  man  the  way  unto  the  Lord, 
The  way  of  happiness. 

2.  How  blessM  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  wish  the  truth  to  know ; 

Who  seek  to  find  the  righteous  way, 
And  strive  therein  to  go. 

3.  Lord,  in  thy  presence  we  appear, 
Here  at  thy  throne  we  stand. 
Make  us  thy  word  of  truth  to  hear, 
And  live  to  thy  command. 

4.  O  !  mighty  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep,^ 
Who  seekest  those  that  stray  ; 

Thy  blessed  word  and  staff  can  keep 
Us  in  thy  righteous  way. 

5.  Teach  us  the  way  of  life  and  truth, 
The  way  of  righteousness. 

Direct  O  Lord  !  the  wand'ring  youth, 
The  way  of  life  and  peace. 

HYMN  CXCVll— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

APPROACH  dear  youth  unto  the  Lord, 
To  hear  and  learn  his  holy  word : 
That  sacred  word,  which  God  has  giv'n. 
That  vi^ord  which  shews  the  way  to  heav'n. 

2.  Attend  and  hear,  O  !  precious  youth, 
O  !  hear  and  learn  the  word  of  truth, 
O  !  learn  to  fear  and  love  your  God, 
Who  sav'd  you  with  the  Saviour's  blood. 

8    Pray  that  the  Lord  may  govern  yott, 
In  all  you  wish,  think,  say  or  do ; 


I  OP  CATECHISING  OR  SCHOOL.      (201 

And  let  it  be  your  care  and  aim, 
'To  glorify  his  hofy  Name. 

4.  Youth  is  the  choicest  time  we  know, 
I  That  God  iffords  to  men  below, 
t  Improve  tlie  time,  O  pray  be  wise, 
5  Secure  the  great  and  heav'nly  prize. 
I  5.  Look  on  us  Lord,  assembled  here, 
(With  light  and  life, and  love  draw  near, 
I,  Aftord  us  grace,  with  one  accord. 

To  hear  and  understand  thy  word. 
6.  Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid, 

To  grow  in  thee,  our  livinj^  head, 

Let  all  thy  graces  be  applied. 

Till  we  be  truly  sanctified. 

HYMN  CXCVm— L.  M. 
For  the  same. 
'Ty\7'E  are  instructed  by  the  Lord, 
^  ^    When  we  are  taught  his  holy  word  : 
The  way  of  life  is  then  rev^eal'd, 
i  To  those  who  to  his  precepts  yield. 
I  2.  We  pray  to  thee,  O  Father!  kind, 
IFill  us  with  the  dear  Saviour's  mind. 
jO  make  us  wiUing  to  obey, 
(And  follow  Jesus  in  his  way. 
:   3.  O  may  we  serve  him  with  delight, 
[Be  meek  and  Iximble  in  his  sight  ; 
So  shall  we  have  our  souls  possessed, 
With  all  that  makes  us  truly  bless'd. 


202)     OF  CATEOHISfKG  «R  $613^001/. 

HYMN  CXCIX— L.  M. 

For  the  same.  ] 

C  H  O  U  LD  it  not  be  our  chief  concern 
^  To  take  the  charge  of  rising  youth, 
That  they  be  taught  to  knovy  and  learn 
The  doctrine  of  the  gospel  truth. 

2.  If  these,  our  duties  we  neglect, 
And  not  instruct  the  rising  race;. 
What  can  or  may  we  then  expect? 
But  citizens,  corrupt  and  base. 

3.  How  carefully  each  parent  ought 
Devote  their  children  unto  God, 
And  see  that  they  be  truly  taught 

To  walk  the  straight  and  heav'nly  read; 

4.  Our  Saviour  and  our  God  to  know. 
Is  everlasting  life  and  peace  ; 

What  better  then  can  parents  do, 

Than  truly  to  provide  for  this.  ! 

5.  This  charge,  the  great  Jehovah  gave;    I 
When  he  by  Moses  gave  his  I^avys  ; 

And  by  Samt  Paul  the  same  we  have, 
And  is  the  same  as  first  it  was. 

6.  What  can  such  wicked  parents  plead  ! 
This  needful  duty  to  refuse  ; 

Our  youth,  tlie  same  instructions  need, 
As  did  the  youth  of  ancient  Jews,     [mand^ 

7.  Why  should  we  slight  that  great  com- 
And  not  to  teach  our  youth  the  word. 
Which  would  give  them  to  understand 
The  will  and  counsels  of  the  Lord,  li 


dp  OATECHISINO  OR  SCHOOL.      (205 

HYiMN  CC— CM. 

For  the  same. 

GOD  hath  commanded  in  his  word, 
,        To  teach  the  tender  youth  : 
jIn  the  discipline  of  the  Lord, 
lAtid  knowledge  of  the  truth. 
;  2.  Therefore  the  christian  school  is  taught. 
(That  rising  yOuth  may  know , 
[And  learn  what  ev'ry  christian  ought 
In  all  their  lives  to  do. 
i  3.  It  is  a  pleasing  thing  to  see, 
(Where  virtue  is  impressed  ; 
;And  youth  is  taught  the  righteous  way^ 
.The  way  that  makes  them  bless'd» 
,  4.  All  pious  parents  do  rejoice, 
jWhen  christian  knowledge  grows; 
jAnd  when  their  children  take  advice, 
Such  as  the  Lord  bestows. 
j  5.  Dear  children  take  advice  and  learn, 
pbey  the  Lord's  command  ! 
And  let  it  be  your  chief  concern, 
pis  word  to  understand. 
I  6.  God's  blessing  then  will  rest  oji  yoa^ 
And  blessed  shall  you  be  ; 
I  Vou  shall  be  blest  in  all  ye  do  : 
Blest  to  eternity. 

HYMN  C  CI— CM 

For  the  same. 

P  Happy  youth  that  fear  the  Lordj 
And  walk  in  all  his  ways  ; 
Ej^'ho  take  delight  to  learn  liis  word;, 
nd  serve  liira  all  their  day?, 


204)  AFTER  qATECHlSiNG  OR  SCHOOL. 

2.  In  such  the  Lord  will  take  delight^ 
He  takes  them  for  his  own* 
And  they  are  pleasing  in  Ijis  sight, 
In  Jesus,  his  dear  Son. 

o.  The  Lord  in  mercy,  hears  their  pray  t, 
When  they  pray  with  their  heart ; 
He  keeps  them  ever  in  his  care, 
And  ne'er  from  them  will  part. 

4.  Bless'd  are  the  children  who  despise 
To  walk  the  sinful  road  ; 

The  Lord  will  make  them  truly  wise, 
To  learn  the  word  of  God. 

5.  The  Lord  will  keep  them  in  his  hand, 
And  help  them  when  they  need  ; 

He  gives  them  grace  to  understand 
The  lessons  which  they  read. 

6.  The  blessed  Jesus  is  their  friend. 
And  leads  them  in  his  way  ; 
When  they  do  learn,  he  will  attend, 
And  hear  them  when  they  pray. 

HYMN  ecu CM. 

After  Catechising  or  after  School. 

\JV"^  praise  thee,  Jesus,  gracious  Lord^ 
^  ^    Great  Prophet,  Priest  and  King  ; 

We  praise  thee,  for  thy  blessed  word, 

Thy  praise  w^e  join  to  sing. 
2.  How  bless'd  are  we,  who  know  our  God 

Who  by  his  word  are  taught  : 

To  know  that  Jesus  shed  his  blood. 

And  hath  us  dearly  bought. 


AFTER  eilTEeUI8IV€^  OR  SCHOOL.  (265 

3.  We  join  to  praise  his  holy  name, 
All  praise  to  him  be  giv'n. 

To  die  for  us  on  earth  he  came  : 
And  made  us  heirs  of  lieav'n. 

4.  O  may  we  ever  keep  in  mind^ 
What  Christ  for  us  has  done  ; 
Tor  mercies  great  of  ev'ry  kind^ 
Jesus  to  us  has  shown. 

5.  His  word  it  teaches  us  the  way, 
The  way  to  life  and  peace  ; 
When  humbly  we  to  him  do  pray, 
He  grants  us  pardoning  grace, 

6.  Our  life,  our  health  and  all  we  have^ 
Our  blessed  Lord  does  give  ; 

He  came  our  precious  souls  to  save, 
And  died  that  we  should  live, 

7.  Since  God  to  us  so  kind  does  prove^ 
We  praise  him  all  our  days ; 

For  none  but  he  deserves  our  love, 
And  none  but  he  our  praise. 

8.  The  Lord  will  help  us  all  our  days, 
In  grace  and  love  to  grow. 

We'll  strive  to  walk  in  all  his  ways^ 
As  well  as  we  do  know. 

9.  We  are  in  his  almighty  bands, 
Who  does  for  us  provide  ; 

And  those  who  walk  in  his  commands. 
Have  all  their  wants  supplied. 

10.  The  Lord  to  us  is  good  and  kinid; 
if  we  his  W4}rd  obey ; 


206)  AtTER  CATECHlSlliG  OK  8CtL00t< 

O  then  we  shall  be!  sure  to  find, 
The  things  for  which  we  pray. 

11.  For  Jesus^  sake  God  will  forgive, 
The  evils  we  have  done. 

Teach  us  a  Iwly  life  to  live, 
Like  Jesus  his  dear  Son. 

12.  We  pray  thee,  Lord,  keep  us  from  sin^ 
And  ev'ry  sinful  way  : 

O  may  we  never  walk  therein. 
Like  sheep  that  go  astray. 

13.  For  sinful  ^vays  they  lead  to  hell, 
The  place  of  endless  pain  : 

Where  wicked  men  and  Devils  dwell,. 
And  ever  shall  remain. 

HYMNCCm.—C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

f  jtHE  labours  of  our  teachers  bless, 

JL   Impress  them  on  our  mind  ; 
To  their  endeavours  grant  success. 
Let  us  the  blessing  find. 

2.  Lord,  ofpant  us  Knowledge,  zeal  arid  love. 
Our  little  taith  increase, 
And  make  us  wise,  that  \sre  may  prove. 
The  things  that  works  our  peace. 

HYMNCCIV— CM. 

For  the  same. 

f  i^HY  heav'nly  blessing,  Jesus  grant, 
JL    To  these,  the  present  youth. 
Giv!  them  such  light  and  grace  they  want5 
To  understand  the  truth. 


OK  CO>'FIR3JATI.O^.  (207 

%  Engage  their  hearts  with  ferveijt  zeal, 
To  serve  thee  all  their  days, 
And  cause  their  hearts  and  minds  to  feel, 
The  workings  of  thy  grace. 

ON  CONFIRMATION.         '     "  "*~ 
HYMN  CCV.-^.  M. 

O  Jesus,  faithful  Shepherd,  Lord  ! 
We  pray,  thy  heavenly  grace  afford, 
Thou  art  the  life,  the  truth  and  way, 
Thou  seekest  those  that  go  astray. 

2.  Look  on  the  flock  presented  hei-^, 
Who  at  thy  throne  ot  grace  appear  ; 
They  are  the  purchase  of  thy  biood. 
And  dedicated  unto  God. 

3.  Thy  mercy  kept  them  all  their  days. 
Though  they  have  walked  in  sinful  ways : 
The  way  wherein  great  numbers  go, 
The  way  that  leads  to  endless  woe. 

4.  Their  hearts  should  be  with  grief  op-^ 
And  godly  sorrow  till  each  breast ;  [press'd 
Sure  they  would  mourn,  could  they  but  see 
How  they  have  err'd  and  stray'd  from  thee, 

5.  O  Let  thy  grace  and  love  be  felt. 
And  cause  their  stony  hearts  to  melt ; 
Make  deep  impressions  on  their  mind. 
That  makes  them  humble  and  resign'd. 

6.  Shew  mercy,  Lord,  to  them,  we  pray, 
Grant  light  and  life,  in  which  they  may^ 
Return  to  thee,  their  Lord  again. 

And  faithful  until  j^ath  remaijt 


SiOBy  ON  CONFIRM ATXOi*.^    , 

HYMNCCVI— CM. 

On  the  same. 

rpHE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
-*•   Shall  stand  forever  good  : 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death. 
And  seal'd  the  grace  with  blood. 

2.  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 
I  set  my  worthless  name  ; 

I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim, 

3.  The  light,  and  strength^  and  pardoning 
And  glory  shall  be  mine  ;  [giace^ 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  fleshy 

And  all  my  pow'rs  are  thine. 

4.  I  call  that  legacy  my  own. 
Which  Jesus  did  bequeath, 

^Twas  purchas'd  with  a  dying  groany 
And  ratifi'd  in  death. 

5.  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  his  name^ 
Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will, 

And  to  his  testament  of  love. 
Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

HYMN  C evil.— CM. 

On  the  same. 

TVIY  Lord  and  Saviour  govern  me, 
'^^-*  In  ail  what  e'er  I  do  ; 
In  whom  should  I  depend,  but  thee, 
While  I  am  here  below. 
2.  By  thee,  my  soul  was  dearly  bought, 
And  thus  became  thy  claim. 


Oy  CONFIRMATION*  (209 

III  all  my  life  I  humbly  ought, 
To  prove  that  such  I  am.' 

3.  But  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  'tis  known, 
In  vain  I  strive  to  hide  ; 

The  many  evils  I  have  done, 
Since  I  set  thee  aside. 

4.  All  my  engagements  were  in  vain, 
My  solemn  vows  are  broke, 

And  I  became  enslav'd  again. 
To  bear  the  tempter's  yoke. 

5.  To  whom  or  whither  can  I  flee, 
To  be  again  restored  ; 

Who  can  afford  such  grace  to  me, 
But  Jesus,  thou  my  Lord. 

6.  Thy  promises  are  my  recourse. 
To  have  my  strength  renew'd  ; 
To  conquer  sin  and  Satan's  force, 
I  trust  to  thee  my  God. 

HYMN  CCVIIL— C.  M. 

Jfter  confirmation, 

THE  grace  of  God  be  with  you  hence,. 
And  heav'nly  aid  afford. 
To  be  your  shield  and  sure  defence, 
To  serve  your  blessed  Lord. 

2.  Like  faithful  soldiers  act  your  part^ 
And  never  yieldto  sin, 

But  seek  the  La'd  with  all  your  heart, 
The  precious  prize  to  win. 

3.  Remember  {veil  the  covenant, 
That  which  younow  have  made^ 

S2 


I 


^iO)  FOR  MABRIA^GESc 

To  bear  the  Cross,  be  ye  contend, 
With  Christ  your  living  head. 

4.  O  keep  in  view  the  great  reward^ 
Look  to  the  life  to  come, 

Which  you  shall  have  when  Christ  your  Lord 
Shall  come  to  take  you  home. 

5.  Lord  grant  us  grace  with  confidence. 
To  bear  our  crosses  here, 

That  when  thou  callest  us  from  hence. 
We  may  with  joy  appear. 

FOR  MARRIAGES. 
HYMNCCIX.— CM. 

THOU  Lord  from  wliom  all  blessings  flow 
Thy  blessings  fill  each  land  ; 
All  they  who  seek  thy  will  to  do, 
Will  find  thy  bounteoos  hand. 
%  All  states  of  life  aix  blest  by  thee^ 
By  thee,  our  Sovereign  Lord  ; 
Such  must  the  state  of  marriage  be, 
According  to  thy  word. 

3.  It  was  by  thy  command  ordainM^ 
Confirm'd  and  ratified. 

And  for  a  great  and  noble  end, 
Both  blest  and  sanctified. 

4.  We  join  this  coupLcin  thy  nam£, 
Bless  them  O  gracious  God, 

And  let  thy  blessings  rest  on  them, 
Which  is  from  thee  lieslowM. 


VISITATION  OP  THE  8ICt.         (211 

5.  Be  thou,  their  counsel  and  their  guide, 
Direct  them  in  thy  ways ; 
And  strengthen  them  on  ev'ry  side  : 
In  peace  to  spend  their  days. 

VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. " 
HYMN  CCX.— L.  M. 

JESUS,  the  patient's  surest  friend^ 
Will  ever  to  his  case  attend  ; 
He  was  in  all,  like  man  distressed, 
And  bore  the  curse  to  make  usbless'd. 

%  In  all  afflictions  we  must  bear, 
We  are  the  objects  of  his  care  ; 
Tho'  we  are  made  to  feel  the  rod, 
It  is  to  draw  us  nearer  God. 

S    Sure  we  have  reason  to  belie\^e, 
Jle  knows  the  time  when  to  relieve; 
When  to  remove  distress  and  pain. 
And  to  restore  our  health  again. 

4.  He  guards  us  with  his  watchful  eye, 
While  we  do  live,  and  when  we  die  ; 
His  word  and  promises  are  sure, 

;Nor  can  they  fail  for  ever  more. 

5.  If  thus  the  Sons  of  God  we  be, 
We  must  not  seek  from  him  to  flee, 
When  his  afflicting  hand  we  feel, 
We  must  submit  unto  his  will. 

6.  What  tho'  we  suffer  for  a  while, 
Distress,  and  grief,  and  pain,  and  tftil : 
Since  ev'ry  rod  and  ev'iy  smart, 

Js  to  remorse  the  hardened  he^. 


212)        VISITATION   OP   THE   SICK. 

7.  Then  ye  distressed  be  not  afraid, 
Nor  tei  your  minds  be  so  dismay M  ; 

Christ  your  Physician  makes  you  whole, 

Can  cure  ihe  body  and  the  soul. 

HYMNCCXL— CM. 

I^or  the  same. 

r^OMMIT  thy  way  unto  the  Lord, 
^^  In  troubles  and  distress  ; 
And  let  his  promise  be  your  guard. 
Your  trust,  your  hope  and  peace. 

2.  All  your  complaints  to  him  are  known 
And  open  to  his  view  ; 
Your  ev Vy  sigh  and  ev'ry  groan, 
He  hears  and  answers  too. 

g.  His  ways  and  dealings  all  are  just, 
Tho'  not  as  man  request ; 
Yet  all  his  dispensations  must 
Then  answer  for  the  best. 

4.  TIk>'  pain  and  sickness  bear  you  downl 
Like  as  a  heavy  load  ; 

Yet  all  may  serve  to  gain  the  crown, 
Bestow'd  on  you  from  God. 

5.  Here  view  the  footsteps  of  his  love, 
And  tokens  of  his  grace, 

Whom  he  relieves,  he  must  reprove. 
That  they  may  learn  his  ways. 

6.  And  shouldst  thou  pass  the  vale  of  deathj 
The  Lord  will  be  thy  friend  ; 

And  breathing  of  the  latest  breath, 
Thy  life  in  peace  shall  end. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SIGR.  (213 

HYMN  CCXII— L.  M. 
For  the  same. 

TITH  Y  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  ? 

^  ^  What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2.  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

8,  Oh  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet^ 
My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  thro'  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4.  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

HYMN  CCXIII— C.  M. 

For  suck  as  are  supposed  to  be  just  expiring. 

Tt/T Y  warfare  now  will  soon  be  o^er, 
^^^  My  struglings  will  be  past, 
And  I  shall  pant  and  groan  no  more. 
But  be  relieved  at  last. 

2.  I  soon  shall  breathe  my  latest  breathfr 
And  see  an  end  to  pain  ; 
Therefore  I  will  submit  to  death  ! 
For  I  shall  live  again. 

8.   Sure  I  can  never  be  deceivM 
By  him  whx?  died  for  me  ; 


.gl4)  VISITATION  OP  THE  SUJK. 

By  him  I  was  from  death  repriev'd 
And  set  at  liberty. 

4.  Not  all  the  pow'rs  of  sin  and  death 
Against  me  can  prevail  ; 

Nor  all  the  force  from  Hell  beneath, 
Shall  cause  his  word  to  fail. 

5.  My  Saviour  bears  me  safely  through, 
And  brings  me  to  that  place  ; 

Where  all  his  glories  I  shall  view, 
And  ever  see  his  face, 

6.  Why  should  I  fear  to  go  from  hence, 
This  present  hfe  to  end  ; 

I  have  established  confidence, 
That  Jesus  is  my  friend. 

7.  My  troubles  and  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  I  shall  be  at  rest  ; 

My  soul  shall  enter  into  peace. 
And  be  with  Jesus  blessM. 

8.  My  soul  desires  to  leave  this  clay, 
And  find  a  better  home  ; 

And  wait  that  bless'd  and  happy  day : 
To  see  my  Saviour  come. 

HYMN  CCXIV— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

LORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear. 
As  happy  Simeon  came. 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here  ; 
O  make  oar  joys  the  same. 
2.  With  w  hat  divine  and  vast  delight 
The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 


VISITATION  OP  THE  SICIC)  (215 

When  fondly  in  his  withered  arms 
He  clasp'd  the  Holy  Child  ; 

3.  "Now  I  can  leave  this  world,  he  cry'd^ 
"Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 

"IVe  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
"And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4.  "This  is  the  light  prepared  to  shine 
"Uponthle  Gentile  lands, 

**  Thine  IsraeFs  glory,  and  their  hope, 
"To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

5.  [Jesus !  the  vision  of  thy  face 
Hath  overpow'ring  charms ! 

Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace. 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms, 
6:  Then  will  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  break. 
How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek. 
And  glory  in  my  soul] 

HYMNCCXV.—C.  M. 

For  tki  same. 

T\E  ATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
-*-^  And  bear  my  spirit  home  ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2.  With  heav'nly  weapons  I  have  foughi 
The  battles  of  the  Lord, 

Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 

3.  God  has  laid  up  in  heav'n  for  mt5 
A  crown  which  cannot  fade ; 


S16)  VISITATION  OF  TftE  SICK. 

The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day 
Hh'dW  place  it  on  my  head. 

4.  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 
This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 

But  all  that  love,  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5.  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 
From  evVy  ill  design  ; 

And  to  this  heav^jily  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6.  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 
And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 
And  endless  praise.  Amen. 

[fVatts 

HYMN  CCXVI— CM. 

For  those  that  are  long  confined  to  a  tick  bed, 

\   Helpless  creature  here  I  lie, 
-^^  A  mere  abject  to  men  ; 
Tho'  day  and  night  for  help  I  cry, 
My  troubles  still  remain. 

2.  No  prospect  of  relief  I  see. 
From  these,  my  heavy  chains  ; 
An  act  of  wonder  it  would  be. 
To  free  me  of  my  pains. 

8.  With  pains  confined  unto  my  bed> 
The  only  place  I  have ; 
Perhaps  till  numbered  with  the  dead, 
And  shrouded  in  the  grave. 

4.  But  what  impatience  do  I  feel; 
When  I  should  be  at  rest  I 


THANKSGIVING  AFTER  SICKNESS.  {^V 

To  know  this,  is  my  Maker's  will. 
Which  serves  to  make  me  bless'd. 

5.  My  troubles  are  increas'd  the  more. 

0  f  greater  \veight  they  are  ; 

When  I  must  feel  the  tempter's  powV, 
Who  would  have  me  despair. 

6.  Who  tells  me  I  need  not  to  pray, 
Nor  trust  unto  the  Lord, 

That  I  am  but  a  castaway 
That  cannot  be  restored. 

7.  Should  Christ  afflict  his  people  thus  : 
This  is  the  tempter's  cry  ; 

Should  he  who  ever  loved  us. 
With  such  afflictions  try. 

8.  But  O,  my  Saviour  bear  me  through^ 
Still  keep  my  faith  alive  ; 

Help  me  to  keep  the  prize  in  view, 
Till  I  in  heav'n  arrive. 

THANKSGIVING  AFTER  SICKNESS, 
HYMNCCXVII.—C.M. 

"C^TE RN A Lr  praises  to  my  Lord, 
-"  My  soul  desires  to  give  ; 
My  health  it  is  again  restor'd^ 
And  I  am  sparM  to  live. 

2.  My  feeble  body  lay  oppressed, 
My  soul  was  filPd  with  grief ; 

1  was  on  ev'ry  side  distressed, 
Whilst  hopeless  of  relief 

3.  My  life  approached  the  brink  of  death ,. 
Just  oti  the  verge  I  lay  : 


218)   THANKSGIVING  AFTER  SICKNESS? 

I  nearly  breath'd  my  latest  breath, 
Which  almost  fled  a-way. 

4.  But  God  has  still  prolonged  my  days. 
VouchsaPd  my  life  to  save  : 

And  I  will  live  unto  his  praise, 
Whilst  life  and  breath  I  have. 

5.  His  mercies  I  \sn\\  ne'er  forget. 
But  thankful  will  I  be  ; 

The  mercies  oi  my  God  are  great  ! 
Which  he  has  shown  to  me. 

6.  When  all  the  help  of  man  had  fail'd 
To  ease  me  of  my  pain  : 

When  death  itself  almost  prevail'd, 
The  Lord  help'd  me  again. 

7.  The  wonders  thou  my  God  hast  wrought^ 
My  soul  shall  e'er  adore  ; 

Till  I  can  praise  thee  as  I  ought^ 
And  thank  thee  ever  more. 

HYMN  CCXVIU— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

"T^HEK  we  are  raisM  from  deep  distress^ 

'  ^    Our  God  deserves  our  song  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2.  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 
Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 

If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3.  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word'^- 
Then  no  disease  withstands ; 


THANKSGIVI"NG  AFTER  SICKNESS.  (219 

Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4.  If  half  the  strings  of  Ute  should  break, 
He  can  our  frame  restore, 

And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5.  To  him  I  cry'd,  ^' Thy  servant  save, 
Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 

Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave; 
Thy  power  is  all  my  trust  !'* 

6.  He  heard,  and  savM  my  soul  from  death, 
And  dry'd  my  fa  ling  tears  ; 

Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  i)reath. 
Through  my  remaining  years. 

iCummon  Prayer  BooR* 
HYMNCeXIX.-^L.  M, 

/or  the  same. 

MY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up. 
Thee  Fll  extol  with  thankful  voice! 
Restored  by  thy  Almighty  power, 
With  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2.  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppressed, 
To  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  didst  save  ; 
Thou  didst  support  my -sinking  hopes. 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

§,  Wherefore,  ye  saints  !  rejoice  with  me 
With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord ; 
4Dall  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind. 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4.  His  anger  is  but  short ;  his  love, 
Whicfe  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay  4 


^20)  DEATH  AND  BURIALS, 

Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day  ! 

5.  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 
In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
His  praises  may  fof  ever  live. 

a  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  blest  and  undevided  Three, 
The  one  sole  Giver  of  all  life, 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 

iCommon  Prayer  Book, 

DEATH  AND  BURIALS, 
HYMN   CCXX.— C.  M4 

REAL  christians  need  not  fear  to  die. 
Or  to  depart  from  here  ; 
Since  death  bears  them  to  God  on  high  \ 
Where  their  great  treasures  are. 

2.  No  pain  or  groan,  or  dying  strife. 
Should  fright  their  souls  away  ; 
Since  they  shall  find  a  better  life 
Soon  as  they  leave  this  clay. 

3.  Let  me  depart  my  Lord  !  to  meet 
And  stretch  my  feeble  hands  : 

And  grasp  the  joys  that  are  complete 
In  yonder  happy  lands. 

4.  Then  let  me  bow  my  dying  head 
Into  the  arms  of  death  ! 

And  rest  in  Christ  my  dying  bed, 
And  breathe  my  latest  breath. 


DEATH  AND  BURIALS.  (221 

HYMNCCXXL— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TO  live  in  Christ  is  life  indeed, 
And  so  to  die  is  gain  : 
Since  by  his  death  my  soul  is  freed 
From  sin  and  endless  pain. 

2.  My  soul  desires  with  him  to  be, 
And  see  him  as  he  is  ; 

That  grace  which  he  bestows  on  me^^ 
Confirms  that  I  am  his. 

3.  I  harbour  neither  doubt  nor  fear. 
That  I  shall  be  deceiv'd  ; 

And  I  shall  see  my  Saviour  there, 
in  whom  I  here  believ'd. 

4.  Tho'  here  I  bear  the  Cross  a  vvhile^ 
And  suffer  with  my  Lord  ; 

For  all  my  labour  pain  and  toil, 
He  will  be  my  reward. 

5.  When  he  shall  raise  me  from  the  dust^ 
And  fashion  me  anew  ; 

And  be  permitted  with  the  just  ; 
His  face  in  heav'n  to  view. 

HYMN  CCXXII.— L.  M. 
For  the  same. 

YE  careless  sons  of  men  be  wise! 
Here  view  the  corpse  before  your  eyes  i 
The  soul  has  left  the  house  of  clay, 
And  some  where  else  she  has  her  stay. 
2.  The  world  of  spirits  is  her  home. 
There  torenaaiu  till  Christ  shall  come 


^3^)  DEATH  AND  BUEIALS, 

To  raise  the  body  from  the  dust : 
That  of  the  wicked  and  the  just. 
a  The  body  laid  into  the  tomb, 
Has  its  remote  and  silent  home  ; 
Where  darkness  and  destruction  reigQ, 
Till  it  is  rais'd  to  life  again. 

4.  But  O ,  the  soul  that  never  dies, 
Still  waiting  till  the  body  rise  ; 
Shall  meet  and  join  her  former  mate, 
And  share  their  everlasting  fate. 

5.  How  happy  must  such  meeting  b.e^ 
To  meet  the  SaviDur  and  to  see  : 
That  by  bis  merits  and  his  grace, 
They  find  a  better  home  and  place. 

6\  But  Ojhovv  gloomy  is  the  thought! 
To  think  that  sinners  must  be  brought 
To  stand  and  hear  the  Saviour  say  : 
Depart  from  me,  ye  curs'd  away. 

7.  Ye  living  then  come  take  a  view^ 
Kemember  ye  are  mortals  too  ; 
Seek  ye  the  Lord  and  watch  and  pray  I 
Be  ready  for  your  dying  day. 

HYMN  CG XXIII C.  M. 

/or  the  same. 

NOW  my  departure  is  at  hand  ; 
From  hence  I  must  remove  ! 
To  join  the  blessM  celestial  band 
In  the  bright  realms  above. 
2.  My  warfare  and  contests  are  o^er> 
And  i  c^  welcome  death  ; 


DEATH  AND  BURIALS.  (^2S 

In  spite  of  sin  and  Satan's  powV, 
I  fought  and  kept  the  faith. 
S.  And  thus  1  finished  my  course, 
And  passed  safely  through  ; 
My  Lord  who  conquers  ev'ry  force^ 
.  Made  me  to  conquer  too. 

4.  My  conflicts  and  debates  are  pass'd^ 
And  my  salvation  seal'd ; 

My  victories  are  gain'd  at  last, 
INovv  as  I  quit  the  field. 

5.  The  crown  of  life  laid  up  for  me  : 
And  all  who  love  the  Lord  ; 

For  all  my  sufferings  here  shall  be 
A  gracious  gi-eat  reward. 

HYMNCCXXIV— C.  ivr. 
For  the  same. 
UR  days  on  earth  are  sad  and  few^ 
Distressed  on  ev'ry  side  ; 
In  all  our  lives  w^e  find  it  true ; 
This  cannot  be  denied, 
2.   The  age  of  three  score  years  and  ten^ 
An  age  that  few  do  live  ; 
But  sorrow,  trouble,  grief  and  pain, 
Is  all  that  age  can  give. 
8.  Why  should  it  be  our  chief  concern^ 
To  grasp  at  shaddows  here  ; 
Much  greater  lessons  could  we  learn, 
To  make  us  happy  there. 
4.  We  know  that  we  are  born  to  die  ; 
Was  all  the  world  our  own  : 


S24)  DEATH  A»D  BURIALS- 

Yet  swift  our  precious  moments  fly. 
And  quickly  we  are  gone. 

5.  May  God  be  pleas'd  to  grant  ug  grace. 
And  make  us  wise  to  know^ 

That  we  may  seek  a  better  place, 
Thun  all  this  world  below. 

HYMN  CCXXV.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TESUS,  my  hope  and  confidence; 
•^  My  Saviour,  life  and  peace  ; 
I  know  that  he  is  my  defence, 
His  love  will  never  cease. 

2.  The  long  and  tedious  night  of  deatlij> 
Can't  cause  me  to  despair  ; 
My  hope  my  trust  and  living  faith, 
Removes  all  doubts  and  fear. 

8.  Jesus,  my  Lord,  for  ever  lives. 
And  I  shall  live  likewise  ; 
Yes,  I  shall  be  where  Jesus  is, 
And  see  him  w^ith  mine  eyes. 

4.  Why  should  I  doubt  or  feel  afraid. 
Since  Jesus  is  my  friend  ; 
Like  members  with  a  living  head. 
With  him  I  shall  ascend. 

6.  Like  him  I  shall  be  glorified, 
And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

And  live  for  him  who  for  me  died. 
And  wholly  be  his  own. 
6.  Tho'  I  must  lay  this  body  dowji; 
To  mingle  with  the  clay, 


DEATH  AND  BURIALS.  (32S 

Till  wak'ncd  by  the  trumpet  sound, 
In  that  great  solemn  day. 
7.  Then  I  shall  be  restorM  again, 
And  like  the  angels  shme  ; 
No  more  subject  to  death  or  pain_, 
Immortal  and  divine. 

HYMN  CCXXVI._C.  ]yL 

I^or  the  Burial  of  an  Infant. 

"VTE  christian  parents  dry  your  tears^ 
**•    O  why  should  they  be  shed  ! 
This  may  solace  your  cares  and  fears, 
Jesus  will  raise  the  dead. 

2.  Your  infants  laid  into  the  earth, 
Which  grieves  you  to  the  heart ; 

A  short  time  they  survive  their  birtk, 
Until  they  must  depart, 

3.  Your  tender  branches  torn  away, 
To  wither  in  their  bloom  ; 

But  look  ye  forward  to  the  day, 
When  Christ  the  Lord  shall  come. 

4.  Then  shall  your  children  be  restor'd  ; 
And  never  die  again  : 

But  live  and  dwell  with  Christ  the  Lord, 
And  freed  from  death  and  pain. 

5.  Then  shall  their  bodies  be  renewed 
And  like  the  Saviour's  shine  ; 
Consisting  not  of  flesh  and  blood, 

But  heav'nly  and  divine. 

6.  How  happy  will  your  meeting  be^ 
Before  the  Saviour's  face. 


226)  DEATH  AND  BURIALS. 

Where  your  dear  children  you  shall  see, 
In  heaven,  that  happy  place. 

HyMN€CXXVII.~C.  M. 

For  the  same- 

A  S  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flow'rS; 
-^^  And  with  the  winds  do  fly  : 
Just  such  are  they  who  live  but  hoqjrs^ 
And  only  born  to  die. 

2.  It  is  beyond  the  greatest  art, 
To  move  that  load  of  care  ; 
It  wounds  the  tender  parent's  hearty 
Which  nature  has  to  bear^ 

g.  O  let  the  gospel  then  be  nigh. 
It  is  the  strongest  aid  ; 
Such  consolations  never  die^ 
^^hat  Clu'ist  shall  raise  the  dead, 

HYMN  CCXXVm -^L.  M. 

At  the  interring  of  the  corpse. 

TTERE  we  commit  unto  the  dust, 
-"■  This  body  in  th?  grave  to  rest  ; 
We  place  this  body  here  to  lay, 
Here  for  to  moulder  and  decay. 

2.  Not  here  forever  to  remain, 
For  Christ  will  raise  the  dead  again. 
In  that  great  day  when  he  shall  come. 
To  fix  and  settle  all  our  doom. 

3.  In  judgment  we  must  all  appear, 
j^nd  shew  how  we  have  lived  here : 


DEATH  Al^»^  BURIALS.  (227 

Oar  just  reward  we  shall  receive, 
Such  as  the  righteous  Judge  shall  give. 

4.  O  man !  be  wise,  learn  what  thou  art^ 
Be  wise  and  act  the  prudent  part; 
Thou  canst  not  always  here  remain^ 
Thou  must  return  to  dust  again. 

5.  Our  days  how  soon  they  pass  away, 
In  this  vain  world,  how  short  our  stay  ! 
When  all  our  pain  and  toil  is  past, 
Then  death   will  bear  us  off  at  last. 

6.  Why  should  we  then  for  earthly  toys^ 
Exchange  a  life  of  endless  joys  ; 
Should  we  so  blind  and  careless  be, 

To  trifle  with  eternity. 

7.  O  Lord,  in  mercy  grant  us  grace;, 
Teach  us  to  number  all  our  days, 
And  in  thy  service  each  to  spend, 
Until  this  mortal  life  we  end, 

HYMN  CCXXIX.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

THIS  body  in  the  grave  is  laid,, 
Here  to  return  to  dust  : 
As  God  ta  father  Adam  said, 
That  all  our  bodies  must. 
2.  Not  here  forever  to  remain, 
For  Christ  himself  shall  come, 
And  call  the  dead  to  live  again, 
And  raise  them  from  the  tomb. 

8.  The  graves  must  all  give  up  their  deadfj 
And  ev'ry  other  place ; 


228)  DEATH  AND  BURIALS: 

God's  great  commands  must  be  obey'd;, 
And  all  the  dead  must  raise. 

4.  All  must  appear  before  their  Lord, 
And  their  just  sentence  hear ; 
Likvvise  receive  their  just  reward. 
Such  as  their  actions  were. 

5.  May  we  be  wise  while  here  we  live : 
O  may  we  seek  and  try, 

And  take  advice,  as  Chrjst  doth  give, 
To  live  and  learn  to  die. 

6.  Ho^v  swift  our  precious  moments  pass, 
How  soon  our  days  are  fled ; 

Prepared,  or  unprepared,  alas  ! 
We're  number^  with  the  dead. 

7.  O  careless  man  be  wise  and  think. 
What  will  become  of  thee  : 

Who  now  art  standing  on  the  brink, 
Of  vast  eternity. 

HYMN  CCXXX—vS.  M. 
For  the  same. 
A  ;N  D  must  this  body  die, 
-^  This  well-wrought  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 

2.  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh. 

Till  thy  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3.  God,  my  Redeemer  lives^ 
And  ever  from  the  skies 


GrEl«£RAL  JUDGMENT,  (229 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
^Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4.  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  evVy  shape,  and  ev'ry  face 
Be  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5.  These  lively  hopes  we  owe. 
Lord  to  thy  dying  love  ; 

O  may  we  bless  thy  grace  below. 
And  sing  thy  grace  above, 

6.  Saviour,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 

'Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues, 

[Watts, 


GEJSE RAL  JUJ) QMENT. 
HYMN  CCXXXL— L.  M. 

REMEMBER  man  that  awful  day, 
When  all  in  judgment  must  appear, 
When  none  can  screen  or  flee  away, 
But  stand  their  sentence  there  to  hear. 

2.  When  all  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Yea  all  that  are  of  Adam's  race. 

From  East  and  West,  and  South  and  North 
Are  call'd  before  their  Judge's  face. 

3.  Impartial  judgment  then  shall  pass, 
Without  indulgence  or  regard  ; 

And  ev'ry  rank  and  ev'ry  class. 
Receive  their  just  and  due  reward. 
U 


230)  GENERAL  JUDGMENT. 

4.  There  no  respect  to  man  is  paid^ 
But  all  must  stand  the  solemn  test : 
The  beggar  and  the  crowned  head, 
Must  be  for  ever  curs'd  or  blest. 

5.  Those  sins  and  vices  here  conceaPd, 
And  hidden  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
Shall  be  to  public  view  reveal'd, 

With  ev'ry  blot  and  guilt  and  stain. 

6.  What  dread  will  seize  the  guilty  mind. 
And  what  a  burning  hell  within  ; 

What  horrors  will  those  wretches  find, 
Who  liv'd  and  died  in  wilful  sin. 

7.  Our  minds  impress'd  with  such  a  thought 
Should  fill  our  hearts  with  holy  fear, 

And  this  should  never  be  forgot : 
In  judgment  we  must  all  appear. 

HYMN  CCXXXII.~S.  M, 

For  the  savie. 

A/IUST  I  in  judgment  stand  ? 
^^  Before  my  Lord  appear  ; 
Shall  I  appear  at  his  right  hand  ? 
Or  sentence  to  despair. 

2.  Will  then  my  Saviour  say: 
Come  join  the  heav'nly  hosts  ? 
Or  must  I  then  be  drove  away^ 
To  the  infernal  coasts  ? 

3.  O  what  will  be  my  state, 
When  I  from  hence  shall  flee  ? 
O  matters  of  the  greatest  weighty 
'f  0  launch  eternity  ! 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT.  (^1 

4.  It  strikes  an  awful  gloom, 
Far  more  than  I  can  tell : 
When  I  think  on  the  life  to  comc^ 
And  where  I  am  to  dwell. 

5.  To  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies, 

And  my  great  Judge  in  glory  crown'd^ 
What  fears  will  then  arise ! 

6.  O  how  shall  I  appear. 
In  that  tremendious  day  ? 

When  I  my  Judge's  voice  shall  hear : 
Say,  come,  or  go  away. 

7.  O  Saviour  hear  my  pray'r; 
Such  witness  grant  to  me : 
Make  me  assur'd,  when  I  appear. 
That  I  shall  go  with  tliee. 

HYMN  CCXXXIII.~L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TTE  comes  \  he  comes  !  the  Judge  severe; 
-*--'•  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near  ^ 
His  lightnings  flash,  his  thunders  roll ; 
How  welcome  to  the  faithful  soul  1 

2.  From  heav'n  angelic  voices  sound^ 
See  the  Almighty  Jesus  crown'd  \ 
Girt  with  omnipotence  and  grace, 
And  glory  decks  the  Saviour's  face* 

3.  Descending  on  his  azure  throne, 
He  claims  the  kingdoms  for  his  own  ; 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word, 
And  hail  Ixim  their  triumphant  Lord  I 


232)  OF  HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS, 

4.  Shout  all  the  people  of  the  sky, 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High  ; 
Our  Lord  who  now  his  Right  obtains. 
For  ever  and  for  ever  reigns. 

[IVilliston^s  selection. 

OF  HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS. 
HYMN  CCXXXIV.— C»  M. 

TTOW  greatly  will  my  soul  rejoice  ! 
-*--■■  How  happy  will  I  be  ; 
When  I  shall  hear  my  Saviour's  voice. 
Say  come  ye  unto  me, 

2.  O  come  ye  blessed  and  possess, 
Your  kingdom  is  prepared  : 

For  all  your  troubles  and  distress. 
You  have  a  great  reward* 

3.  With  joy  I  shall  to  Jesus  go, 
My  Saviour,  Lord  and  Friend, 
And  all  my  sorrows  here  below. 
For  evermore  shall  end. 

4.  There  I  shall  dwell  at  his  right  hand. 
And  freed  frorm  ev'ry  pain  ; 

RemovM  from  danger  I  shall  stand. 
And  ne'er  distressed  again. 

5.  There  I  shall  eat  that  living  bread^ 
And  shall  for  ever  live  ; 

Drink  of  the  fount  and  living  head. 
Which  Christ  my  Lord  shall  give. 

6.  I  shall  be  blest  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
That  blood  which  freely  stream'd 


OF  HEAVEN  a:SD  FUTURE  HAPPINESS.  (23S 

By  which  I  have  access  to  God, 
And  know  myself  redeem'd. 
7.  My  soul  with  joy  is  entertain'd; 
In  Jesus'  kingdom  here  ; 
But  greater  treasures  will  be  gain'd. 
When  I  shall  enter  there. 

HYMN  CCXXXV,-^h.  M. 

/or  the  same. 

EXCEEDING  great  is  the  reward, 
To  such  who  strive  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Who  persevere  and  still  endure, 
To  war  with  sin  and  Satan's  pow'r. 

2.  By  self-experience  they  know, 
What  sorrows  they  must  midergo, 
'Till  they  obtain  and  gain  the  field, 
^Till  ev'ry  foe  to  them  must  yield. 

3.  How  blest  are  they  who  run  this  course, 
In  spite  of  Satan  and  his  force  : 

They  gain  the  vict'ry  and  the  prize. 
And  enter  in  eternal  joys. 

4.  Their  suff 'rings,  conflicts,  war  and  strife 
Will  fit  them  for  a  better  life  : 

Such  happiness  they  never  knew, 
Shall  then  be  open  to  their  view* 

5.  In  yonder  world  shall  be  reveal'd^ 
The  life  of  God  in  Christ  conceaPd, 
Such  glories  as  no  one  can  paint. 
Shall  be  reveal'd  in  ev'ry  saint. 

6.  All  acts  of  love  the  christian  wroughr^ 
Hnch  as  the  world  regarded  not, 

U  % 


23i<)    OF  HEAVEN  A?*I>  FUTURE  HAPPI^RESS. 

The  Lord  will  cause  them  to  appear, 
And  shew  that  such  had  servM  him  here. 

7.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  yet  heard, 
What  treasures  Jesus  has  prepared  ; 

For  those  who  love  him  with  their  heart, 
With  him  they  have  their  lot  and  part. 

8.  With  him  they  shall  in  glory  dwell^ 
Where  happiness  shall  never  fail  ; 
Where  war  and  strife  shall  be  no  more, 
But  peace  for  evermore  endure. 

9".  In  that  great  day  they  shall  arise. 
And  meet  their  Saviour  in  the  skies  ; 
Their  bodies  changed  and  glorified  ! 
They  meet  the  lamb  and  are  his  bride. 

HYMN  CCXXXVI.— L.  M, 

For  the  same. 

TO  bear  the  cross  a  few  days  more, 
Will  fit  us  for  that  happy  day  : 
When  all  our  sufferings  heretofore, 
Shall  be  for  ever  done  away. 
2   The  virtues  strive  to  serve  the  Lord, 
And  seek  his  blessed  will  to  do  ; 
In  yonder  world  is  their  reward, 
For  all  their  suff'rings  here  below. 

3.  Oft  times  they  feel  their  souls  enjoy'd^ 
When  tliey  have  heavenly  things  in  view  .' 
But  soon  their  pleasures  are  destroyed  ; 
No  joys  are  perfect  here  below. 

4.  We  are  but  men  and  oft  we  fail ; 
What  changes  in  this  life  take  place ; 


OP  HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS.    (285 

When  Satan,  world  and  flesh  prevail, 
How  soon  it  mars  and  breaks  our  peace. 

5.  With  pain  and  sickness  here  oppress'd^ 
And  such  like  evils  interpose, 

Our  minds  are  griev'd,  our  hearts  distressed, 
When  we  must  war  with  such  like  foes. 

6.  No  constant  happiness  is  found. 
As  long  as  we  on  earth  abide. 
When  sin  besets  us  all  around. 
And  we  are  tried  on  ev'ry  side, 

7.  Lo  here  we  seek,  but  there  we  find, 
Where  we  in  glory  shaU  appear. 

And  perfect  peace  shall  fill  the  mind^ 
And  banish  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear. 

HYMN  CCXXXVII.— V.  M. 

For  the  same. 

i^HRIST,  my  i-ock,  my  sure  defence^ 
^  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  liveth  ; 

0  !  what  pleasing  hopes  from  thence 
My  believing  heart  deriveth  ! 

Else  death's  long  and  gloomy  night 
Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead. 
Thou  shalt  rise  too,  saith  my  Saviour  > 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid, 

1  with  him  shall  live  forever. 
Can  the  head  forsake  Ms  limb. 
And  not  draw  it  after  him  ? 

3.  No,  my  soul  he  cannot  leave^ 
This,  this  is  my  consolation  ; 


2S6)  OF  HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAIPPIWESS, 

And  my  body  in  the  grave 
Rests  in  hope  and  expectation, 
That  this  mortal  flesh  shall  see 
Incorruptibility. 

4.  Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore  must 
Unto  dust  be  once  reduced. 

This  I  own,  but  from  the  dust 
1  shall  be  to  life  produced, 
And  convey'd  to  endless  bliss 
liive  v^here  my  Redeemer  is  ! 

5.  In  my  body,  when  restored 
To  the  likeness  of  his  Body, 

I  shall  see  my  God,  my  Lord_, 
My  beloved  in  his  glory  ; 
In  my  flesh  eternally 
My  Redeemer  I  shall  see. 

6.  These  mine  eyes  most  certainly 
Shall  behold  and  know  my  Saviour^ 
I,  no  stranger,  no,  ev'n  I, 

Him  to  see  shall  have  the  favour  : 
Grieving,  pining  in  the  clay 
Ever  shall  be  done  away. 

7.  What  here  sickens,  sighs  and  groans^ 
There  o'er  death  shall  prove  victorious : 
Earthly  here  are  sown  my  bones, 
Heavenly  they  shall  rise  and  glorious  - 
What  is  natural  sown  here, 

Shall  rise  spiritual  there. 
8«.  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts-,  vain,  transitory. 


OF  HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS.  (2S7 

Cleave  to  him  ev'n  here  in  love, 
Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory  : 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
Where  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

[Moraviati  translation. 

HYMN  CCXXXVIII,— C.  M. 
For  the  same 

GOD  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  for  me, 
A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

2.  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 
This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 

But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

3.  There  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reign&^ 
In  heav'n's  unmeasured  space  ; 

I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  never  ceasing  praise. 

4.  Dear  Jesus,  ev'ry  smile  of  thine 
Shall  fresh  endearments  bring  ; 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

5.  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 

Haste,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  be 
With  thee,  my  Lord  and  God. 

[Moravian  translatioi^. 


^88)  MORKING    HYMNS, 

HYMN  CCXXXIX C.  U. 

For  the  same. 

ON  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land. 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2.  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene^, 
That  rises  to  my  sight ! 

Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green^ 
And  rivers  of  delight  1 

3.  There  genVous  fruit  that  never  fails, 
On  trees  immortal  grow  : 

There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales^ 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4.  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day  : 

There  God,  the  sun,  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5.  No  ebilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  : 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

[JVilliston''s  selection. 


MORNING  HYMNS. 
HYMNCCXL— C   M. 
T^OW  from  my  bed  of  .sleep  I  rise, 
-^^  My  voice  to  God  I  raise  ; 
This  is  my  morning  sacrifice : 
To  sing  my  maker's  praise, 


MORNING    HYMNS,  (2^9 

•S.  His  blessed  angels  kept  my  guard  ! 
While  sleeping  here  I  lay  ; 
And  by  the  mercies  of  my  Lord, 
I  see  another  day. 

g.  The  night  is  Bed  and  darkness  gone^ 
And  I  awake  to  see 
The  day  approach  with  heav'nly  dawn^ 
And  blessings  unto  me. 

4.  While  many  of  my  fellow  men, 
Lay  on  their  dying  bed  ! 
And  thus  oppressed  with  mortal  pain; 
Are  number'd  with  the  dead. 

6.  But  I  was  spar'd  and  truly  bjes|^ 
What  grace  to  me  was  shown  \ 
I  lay  secure  in  peace  to  rest 
To  see  the  rising  Sun. 

HYMNCCXLl.— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

A  WAKE  my  soul,  my  mind  awake! 
-^^  An  d  with  the  angelic  host  partake, 
And  join  with  them  thy  voice  to  raise  : 
And  sing  the  great  Creators'  praise. 

2.  O  may  the  I^ord  my  soul  inspire  t 
And  fill  my  heart  with  pure  desire  ; 
And  may  my  songs  of  praise  and  love 
Reach  far  beyond  the  skies  above. 

3.  I  praise  my  Lord  who  safely  kept, 
And  guarded  me  thus  while  I  slept : 
And  I  am  spar'd  a^ainto  rise, 

And  view  Ms  blessings  with  mine  eyes. 


240)  MORNING  HYMNS. 

4.  Had  not  my  God  protected  mC; 
What  wretched  creature  would  I  be  ; 
I  might  have  wak'd  in  endless  pain. 
Where  I  should  seek  relief  in  vain. 

5.  But  O  what  offerings  can  I  bring 
To  thee^  my  gracious  Lord  and  King  ! 
Thy  gracious  hand  forme  prepar'd, 
That  I  am  yet  through  mercy  spar'd. 

6.  Thy  blessings  compass  me  around  : 
Thy  grace  on  ev'ry  side  is  found  : 

My  chief  concern  it  e'er  should  be, 
My  God  !  to  praise  and  worship  thee 

HYMN  CCXLII—S.  M, 

For  the  same. 

MY  soul  shall  worship  thee, 
My  Sovereign  Lord  on  high  \ 
I  'wake  another  day  to  see, 
Which  cheers  the  Hvakening  eye. 

2.  The  birds  that  mount  the  air. 
They  lisp  their  morning  praise  : 
And  should  not  I  likewise  prepare  ? 
To  shew  my  Saviour's  grace. 

3.  The  morning  light  appears, 
And  darkness  flies  away ; 

The  heart  of  ev'ry  creature  cheers, 
To  meet  the  rising  day. 

4.  Jesus,  my  rising  Sun, 
My  soul  desires  to  view, 

Thy  dawning  in  my  heart  begun  ! 
My  darkiieg3  bamsh'd  too. 


MORMING    HYMNS.  (241 

5.  O  cause  thy  light  to  shine, 
With  all  its  lite  and  powV: 
And  in  that  darkened  heart  of  mine. 
Have  light  lor  evermore. 

HYMN  CCXLIII— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

THE  Lord  who  reigns  above  the  skies? 
At  his  commanding  word  : 
The  Sun  doth  ev'ry  morning  rise, 
And  spreads  his  light  abroad. 

2.  He  runs  his  course  from  East  to  West^ 
And  never  makes  a  stay  ; 

His  travels  makes  all  nations  bless'd, 
By  forming  night  and  day. 

3.  He  gives  a  gracious  light  and  hea^, 
'To  all  that  moves  below  ; 

H's  oiiices  performed  complete, 
Will  cause  all  plants  to  grow. 

4.  May  I,  like  the  obedient  Sun. 
My  daily  ta  k  fulfil  ; 

Liike  him,  my  stage  of  duty  run, 
And  do  my  Maker's  will. 

5.  Jesus,  my  Sun  of  righteousness^ 
O  may  I  feel  thee  near, 

And  trust  thy  faithful  promises, 
^Till  thou  thyself  appear. 


o 


HYMN  CCXLIV— CM, 

For  the  same. 

Let  me  praise  my  Saviour's  lov€  , 
Whose  gifts  are  ever  new  ; 
V 


2-^2;  :ttOE^*i>^G  HVMJ4S. 

Who  sends  his  blessings  from  abave, 
Like  as  the  morning  £w. 

2.  O  let  me  then  with  joy  appear  i 
And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

With  songs  of  praise  his  love  declare. 
And  shew  what  he  has  done. 

3.  He  guarded  me  through  all  the  nighty 
i\.nd  ev'ry  fatal  hour  ; 

Once  more  I  am  restored  to  light^ 
By  his  Almighty  pow'r. 

4.  May  I  be  in  his  gracious  hands. 
An  object  of  his  care : 

And  may  I  yield  to  his  commands 
With  reverence  and  fear. 

5.  Dear  Lord  I  give  myself  to  thee^ 
And  pray  ibr  grace  divine, 

That  I  may  live  and  die  to  be 
Thine^  and  for  ever  thine. 

HYMN  CCXLV.—C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

"iVrOW  I  awake  to  praise  my  Lord^ 
-^^  Who  kept  me  safe  this  night  : 
Who  brought  me  by  his  angel's  guard, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

2.  And  now  I  leave  my  bed  of  rest, 
And  to  my  Maker  pray  : 
I  pray,  that  he  may  make  me  bless'd, 
In  all  I  do  this  day. 

g.  O  !  may  I  truly  thankful  be, 
To  God,  the  God  of  love: 


MORT^ING    HYMTSS.  (-4; 

For  daily  he  bestows  on  me, 
His  blessings  from  above. 

4.  Teacli  me  O  Lord  to  do  thy  wi-ll; 
Thy  just  commands  obey, 

Not  do,  nor  speak,  nor  wish  no  ill, 
Therein  to  go  astray* 

5.  O  !  heav'nly  Father,  I  am  thine. 
Bought  with  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  heart  and  will  to  thee  inchne. 
To  thee,  my  gracious  God. 

6    Lord,  be  thou  with  me  all  this  day, 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  will  ; 
Grant  me  thy  grace,  that  so  I  may 
Thy  just  commands  fulfil. 

7.  Now  I  commit  myself  to  thee, 
To  thee,  my  God,  I  pray  ; 
Defend,  direct,  and  govern  me, 
And  ever  with  me  stay, 

HYMN  CCXLVL—C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day> 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 
Once  more,  my  voice  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2.  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 
The  day  renews  the  sound. 
Wide  as  the  heav'n  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3   'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame^ 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ^ 


244)  MORNING  HYMN'S. 

My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  >  n  his  wrath  delays. 

4.  I  On  a  poor  worm  thy  pow'r  might  tread, 
And  I  could  ne'er  withstand; 

THy  justice  might  have  ci-ush'd  me  dead, 
B'-t  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

5.  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 
Since  the  last  setting  sun, 

And  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 

6.  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
Whi'st  I  enjoy  the  light ; 

Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

iWatts. 

HYMN  CCXLVII—C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

MY  God  was  with  me  all  the  night. 
And  gave  me  sweet  repose  : 
His  angels  watch'd  me  while  1  slept, 
Or  I  had  never  rose. 

%  Now  for  the  mercies  of  the  night 
My  humble  thanks  I'll  pay  ; 
And  unto  Gol  I'll  dedicate 
The  first  fruits  of  the  day. 

3.  In  pressin<>"  dangers,  fears  and  death 
Thygoodncsp  Pll  adore  ; 
And  pra  se  tl<ee  for  tliy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 


EVENING    HYMNS.  (245 

4,  My  life,  if  thou  preserv'st  my  life, 
Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  must  be  my  lot, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

llfWiston's  sdecHoTi. 

EVENING  HYMNS, 
HYMN  CCXLFIII.-^C.  M. 

MY  thankful  tribute  I  will  pay^ 
And  offer  songs  of  praise. 
To  God  who  guarded  me  this  day^ 
And  lets  me  know  his  grace. 

2.  Since  by  his  mercy,  love  and  pow'r, 
1  liv'd  this  day  to  spend  ; 

And  I  can  witness  this  once  more, 
That  God  has  prov'd  my  friend. 

3.  My  evening  sacrifice  shall  be, 
The  praise  and  tlianks  I  owe  ; 
And  as  my  God  enables  me, 

I'll  love  and  serve  him  too. 

4.  For  all  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  are  on  me  bestow'd ; 

My  soul  shall  make  returns  of  lov^,. 
To  thee  my  gracious  God. 

5.  O  pardon  me,  for  Je?us'  sake, 
What  evils  I  have  done  ; 

Since  no  atomement  I  can  make, 
That  I  can  claim  or  own. 

6.  O  Guard  me  safely  thfough  the  niglrt^ 
And  let  me  rest  in  peace. 

Until  I  see  the  morning-light, 
And  thank  thee  for  thv  grace/ 
\  2" 


24C)  EVET^ING    HYMNS, 

HYMN  CCXLIX— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

rpHIS  day  is  spent,  the  night  is  come, 

-■-  And  I  am  nearer  to  my  home  : 
That  home  which  will  for  evermore, 
Remain  when  this  my  home  is  o'er. 

%  O  has  it  been  my  wish  and  care, 
Eor  that  long  home  still  to  prepare  ; 
Has  not  my  precious  time  run  waste, 
Just  as  the  day  that  now  is  past. 

g.  Now  when  I  lay  these  things  to  heart, 
And  view  myse  i  in  ev'ry  part  ; 
When  I  research  n  yselt  and  see, 
What  guilt  n  ay  th^m  be  chargM  on  me. 

4.  Hadst  thou  not  spared  me  through  grace. 

0  v^  hat  wou'd  bp  my  present  case  ! 
My  SOU'  would  with  this  day  have  fled, 
In  o  Mje  regions  of  the  dead. 

5    O  may  it  be  thy  gracious  will, 
To  keep  me  in  thy  favour  still  ; 
GlrLi  1:  me  this  night  to  rest  in  peace^ 
SecurM  in  Chiist,  my  righteousness. 

6.  To  thee,  O  gracious  "Lord  I  pray, 
Let  all  my  sins  be  done  away  I 

1  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  evils  I  have  done. 

7.  A^id  should  I  die  before  I  'wake, 
tJnto  thyself  my  spirit  take  : 

My  body  in  the  grave  to  rest. 
Until  I  rise  Nvith  all  thy  bless 'd 


EVENING    HYMNS.  (24T 

HYMN  CCL— C.  M. 

For  the  same, 

PkEAR  Lord  accept  my  evening  song, 
-■-^  Such  as  my  soul  can  raise  ; 
Receive  the  oi'f  rings  of  my  tongue, 
And  help  me  sing  thy  praise* 

%  Through  grace  and  mercy  I  was  spar'd,. 
To  close  another  day : 
O  may  I  duly  be  prepared ! 
My  tribute  now  to  pay. 

3.  What  can  I  ofter  thee  my  Lord, 
To  recompense  thy  love  ; 

Yea,  all  I  have  or  could  afford, 
Would  not  sufficient  prove. 

4.  Thy  mercies  are  beyond  degTee, 
They  cannot  be  express'd  ; 

Thy  blessings  still  bestow 'd  on  me, 
Can  only  make  me  blest. 

5.  What  numbers  of  the  human  race^ 
Th's  evening  weep  and  mourn  ; 

The  evils  which  with  some  took  place. 
Are  scarcely  to  be  borne. 

6.  What  accidents  of  grief  and  woe. 
Were  many  made  to  share : 

To  trace  this  yale  of  tears  below, 
We  find  sucji  ^v'ry  where. 

7.  W"hy  was  it  not  my  lot  and  fate, 
Like  such  to  feel  the  rod  ? 

W^'i)  kept  me  i?i  a  better  state, 
But  thou  my  gracious  God ! 


:248j  EVENING    HYMNS. 

8.  How  greatly  should  this  humble  me 
That  such  a  worm  as  I, 

An  object  of  thy  grace  should  be^ 
Such  mercies  tQ  enjoy. 

9.  I  praise  thee  O  my  Lord  and  King, 
Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 

My  soul  shall  of  thy  mercies  singy 
And  thank  thee  evermore. 

HYMN  CCLI—C.  M 

For  the  samz. 

T    O  RD  I  prepare  to  take  repose, 
-*-^  Since  much  fatigued  I  am  ; 
May  I  in  peace  my  eyelids  close. 
And  rest  in  Jesus'  name. 

2.  The  notice  of  thy  watchful  eye, 
C.U1  keep  my  life  secure  ; 
Enclos'd  within  thy  vail  to  lie, 
Defends  from  Satan's  pow'r. 

S.  Through  all  the  changes  of  this  davy 
Thy  love  to  me  was  shown  ; 
Thy  countless  blessings  ev'ry  way, 
On  me  were  shower'd  down. 

4.  Unworthy  as  I  am  indeed, 
Thy  gifts  were  not  withheld  ; 
In  ev'iy  time  of  want  and  need, 
Thy  succour  never  fail'd, 

5.  My  labours  for  this  day  I  close. 
And  cast  my  c'lres  away  \ 

I  lay  me  down  to  take  repose. 
Until  another  dav,' 


EVENING    HYMNS.  (249 

6.  But  first  my  off'rin^  I  will  bring, 
To  thee  my  Lord  and  God, 
And  praise,  and  thank  thee,  O  my  King, 
For  all  thy  hand  bestow'd. 

HYMN  CCLII—C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TTNTO  the  Lord,  my  gracious  God, 
^   I  oiler  humble  praise  ; 
Whose  mcreies  are  to  me  renewM ; 
Which  I  enjoy  always. 

2.  How  great  his  love  to  me  has  been. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mind  ; 

Though  I  have  spent  this  day  in  sin, 
His  mercies  still  I  find. 

3.  This  day  is  gone,  and  spent  and  past, 
And  will  return  no  more  : 

Thus  to  eternity  I  haste, 
With  evVy  fleeting  hour. 

4.  With  evVy  closing'  of  the  day. 
And  setting  of  the  sun. 

My  precious  moments  fly  away, 
Auvl  choicest  minutes  run. 

5.  Could  I  but  know  how  vile  I  am. 
And  leel  my  wretched  stete : 

My  soul  would  fill  with  ftiif  and  shame. 
With  sorrow  and  regret 

6.  O  wretched  is  my  state  indeed, 
I  must  confess  and  own  ; 

And  what  can  I  poor  sinner  plead  ? 
In  all  that  I  have  done. 


230)  EVENING    HYMNS. 

7.  For  Jesus'  sake  my  sins  forgive! 
Cause  me  in  peace  to  sleep  ; 
In  thy  protection  me  receive, 
And  safely  there  to  keep. 

BYMN  CCLIII.-^L.    M. 

Far  the  same. 

PRAISE  thou  my  soul,  the  Lord  on  higl^^ 
For  daily  strength  and  new  supply ; 
For  keeping  me  this  day  from  ill, 
For  sending  me  his  blessings  still. 

2.  Forgive  what  I  this  day  have  done^ 
Cause  me  my  follies  to  bemoan  ; 
Defend  me  with  thy  mighty  arm, 
And  keep  me  all  this  night  from  harm. 

3.  Let  me  with  sweet  and  calm  repose^ 
J^ow  lying  down  my  eye  lids  close  ; 
Let  me  awake  to  praise  thy  name, 
And  always  sing  thy  glorious  fame, 

4.  O  keep  my  soul  from  dread  and  fear, 
No  powVs  of  darkness  enter  here  ; 

But  cause  thy  light  of  gi'ace  to  shine. 
Into  this  darkened  heart  of  mine. 

HYJMN  CCLIV.—C.  M 

For  the  same. 

nnO  thee,  great  Lord,my  heav'niy  King, 
-■-    My  pray'r  and  praise  shall  be, 
My  soul  shall  of  thy  mercies  sing, 
Which  thoQ  hast  shown  to  me;. 


EVEKING-   HYMN^.  (251 

2.  From  all  the  dangers  qfthls  day, 
Thou  Lord  hast  kept  me  free  ; 
ThoQ  art  my  only  trust  and  stay, 
And  thankful  I  should  be. 

S.  Now  Lord  this  day  is  past  and  gon^, 
And  darkness  covers  me  ; 
Now  I  should  think  on  what  I've  done, 
And  what  my  case  may  be, 

4.  Have  I  to  thee  obedient  be^n^ 
To  serve  thee  all  this  day  ? 
Have  I  this  day  avoided  sin, 
Have  I  not  gone  astray  ? 

5.  Could  I  but  know  how  vile  I  am, 
And  my  transgressions  see, 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  I  durst  not  claim. 
Nor  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee. 

6.  How  oft  in  thought,  and  word  and  deed 
Have  I  offended  thee  ; 

Yet  I  my  Soviour's  merits  plead. 
Which  have  aton'd  for  me. 

7.  Therefore,  O  Lord  !  I  pray  to  thee. 
Forgive  what  I  have  done, 

My  gracious  Lord  will  pardon  me. 
For  Jesus'  sake  alone. 

8*  And  now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep. 
To  take  my  needful  rest ; 
I  pray  the  Lord,  my  life  to  keep,. 
As  he  may  think  it  best. 


252)  EVENING    HYMNS. 

^ItfV  CCLV.—L.  M. 

For  the  same, 

GLOP^Y  to  thee,  my  God  this  night. 
For  aU  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me  King  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 
%  Forgive  me  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son. 
The  il  s  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee 
I,  e're  I  sleep  at  peace  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  so  I  may  dread, 
The  Grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may, 

Tr  umphant  rise  on  the  last  day. 

4.  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 
And  witii  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids  close  ; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigVons  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  a\^/ake. 

5.  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 
My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply  ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 

No  Dow'r  oi^"  darkness  me  molest. 

6.  Let  my  blest  guardian  whilst  I  sleep, 
Close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep  ; 
Divine  love  into  me  instill, 

Stop  all  the  avenues  of  ill. 

7.  Praise  God  *rom  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below. 
Praise  him  above  ye  Ang'lic  Host. 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

{^Bis/fop  Ke.vn, 


I  tABLE  HYMKS.  (253 

I 

HYMN  CCLVI.~C.  M. 

for  the  sarne. 

T\RE  AD  Sov'reign,  let  my  evening  song 
'  -*--'  Like  holy  incense  rise  ; 

Assist  the  off 'rings  of  my  tongue 
\  To  reach  the  lofty  skies 
i   2.  Through  all  the  clangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 

And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away, 

Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 
§.  Perpetual  blessings  from  above^ 

Encompass  me  around  ; 

But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 

Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4,  What  have  I  done  for  him  who  dy'd 
To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 

How  are  my  follies  multiply'd, 
Fast  as  the  minutes  roll. 

5.  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine^ 
To  thy  dear  cross  I  fiee, 

And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign^ 
To  be  renewM  by  thee. 

[Watts, 

TABLE  HYMNS. 
HYMNCCLVII.— L.  M. 

Before  Meat. 

r^  REAT  God,  from  whom  all  blessings 
^^  To  all  thy  creatures  here  below,  [flow, 
Thouhearest  us.  Lord,  when  we  cry, 
And  freely  dost  our  wants  supply^ 


454)  TABLE    hVMNS. 

^,  We  pray  thee,  Lord,  bless  this  our  food,, 
"Which  is  prepared  for  our  good, 
That  we  thereby  refreshed  may  be^ 
And  render  all  our  praise  to  thee. 

HYMN  CCLVIIL— C.  M. 

For  the  same' 

THE  Lord  who  knoweth  all  we  nced^ 
Supplies  our  ev'ry  v»  ants  ; 
His  bounteous  hands  all  creatures  feed. 
And  all  we  need  he  grants. 

2.  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  lov6. 
To  all  the  human  race ; 
He  sends  his  blessings  from  above, 
And  shews  on  earth  his  grace. 

S.  Kind  Lord  be  with  thy  blessings  near,^ 
And  bless  what  thou  dost  give  ; 
Bless  this  our  food  prepared  here, 
That  which  we  now  receive. 

HYMNCCLIX.— C.  M. 

After  Meat. 

nPHANKS  unto  thee,  O  Lord  we  give^ 

•*-   For  what  we  have  enjoy 'd  ; 
The  daily  food  on  which  we  live, 
Thou  daily  dost  provide. 

2.  Thy  bounteous  hand  our  table  spread. 
And  furnish'd  us  with  food  : 
By  which  we  are  refreslvd  and  fed. 
Thanks  be  to  thee,  our  God* 


ON    THE    lord's    ]fRAtER,         (25S 

HYMN   CGLX C.  M. 

For  the  s&me^ 

nnHE  Lord  who  doth  my  wants  sopply^ 

-■•  And  ever  proves  my  aid, 
Who  hears  the  ravens  when  they  cry, 
And  gives  them  daily  feed. 

2.  He  gives  me  feed  and  raiment  toq^ 
And  all  I  need  besides  ; 
And  while  I  live  on  earth  below, 
My  Grod  for  me  provides. 

HYMN  CCLXI.-^L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

T   ORD  !  we  return  our  praise  to  thee^ 
'*-^  O  I  that  we  could  but  thankful  be: 
.The  blessings  of  thy  bounteous  hand, 
Supplies  the  wants  of  ev'ry  land 
2    By  thee,  the  Lord,  our  living  head, 
Our  mortal  bodies  now  are  fed. 
Thy  mercy  Lord,  thy  love  and  grace, 
Shall  ever  be  our  songs  of  praise. 

,'  ■ —       ■■ '  ■■« 

ON  THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 
HYMN  CCLXIL— C.  M. 

OTiOrd,  our  mighty  Father,  th<Xi 
Who  art  in  heav'n  above. 
View  us,  thy  children  here  below, 
With  pity,  grace  and  love. 
2.  O  may  thy  great  and  glorious  name> 
To  all  the'  world  be  known ; 


^SB^)  ON   THB   LOED^S  PRAYEB 

Thy  sacred  word,  thy  pow^r  and  fame^ 
Be  to  all  nations  shown. 

3.  Thy  kingdom  come,  and  let  us  know 
The  pow'r  of  saving  grace ; 

Increase  the  christian  church  below, 
In  peace  and  righteousness. 

4.  Thy  holy  will  be  done  on  earth, 
As  it  is  done  in  beav'n : 

Let  all  who  are  of  human  birth^ 
Obey  thy  counsels  giv'n. 

5.  Give  unto  us  our  daily  bread, 
And  all  we  need  besides  : 

By  thee  is  ev'ry  creature  fed, 
Thy  hand  for  all  provides. 

6.  Forgive  us  all  our  sins  we  pray  ^ 
Our  hearts  with  grace  renew  ; 

And  that  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
Forgive  our  debtors  too. 

7.  Guard  us  in  each  distressing  hour, 
When  Satan,  world  and  sin, 
Attack  us  with  their  art  and  powV, 
And  strive  to  take  us  in. 

8.  From  all  such  evils  as  these  are, 
Deliver  us,  O  Lord  ; 

And  when  temptations  we  must  bear, 
Thy  aid  to  us  afford. 

9.  Thine  is  the  kingdom  and  the  pow'r, 
And  majesty  divine, 

All  praise  and  glory  evermore. 
And  honours  all  are  thine? 


i  (25^ 

ON  THE  CREATION, 
HYMN  CCLXIII.— L.  M. 
T   ORD  when  I  view  thy  mighty  powV, 
•^-^  Thy  wisdom  and  thy  wond'rous  way^, 
;  I  stand  amaz'd,  yet  evermore, 
j  I  fain  would  shew  thy  love  and  praise. 
I    2.  Mine  eyes  behold  where  e'er  I  Jook^ 

More  wonders  than  I  can  relate  ; 
I  To  read  the  whole  of  nature's  book, 
I  it  shews  that  thou  art  wond'rous  great. 
o.  Who  sets  the  sun  to  run  his  rout  ? 
Who  fix'd  and  caus'd  the  change  of  moon'? 
I  Who  brings  both  day  and  night  about  ? 
By  thy  Almighty  hand  'tis  done. 

4.  Who  sends  the  late  and  early  rain  ? 
Who  brings  the  winds  from  South  &  North"? 
Who  warms  the  frozen  earth  again  ? 
That  all  her  seeds  and  plants  come  forth. 

5.  It  is  thy  great  Almighty  word, 
Which  caused  all  these  things  to  be : 
They  shew  thou  art  the  sov 'reign  Lord, 
And  all  the  praise  is  due  to  thee. 

6.  Lord,  I  am  thy  creation  too. 
Created  for  the  noblest  end, 
And  with  astonishment  I  view, 
That  thou  to  man  shouldst  condescend, 

7.  To  grant  thy  blessings  from  above. 
And  make  us  heirs  of  endless  grace : 
Astonishing  what  wond'rous  love. 

That  God  to  man  would  show  such  graqg. 
W  2 


g58)  OS   ♦HB   CREATiaN. 

8.  All  glory,  honour,  praise  and  powV, 
Be  to  our  great  Almighty  King, 
Who  lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
To  him  eternal  praises  sing. 

HYMN  CCLXIV.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

^-^IVrOW  let  a  spacious  world  arise,'^ 

■^^  Said  the  Creator  Lord  : 
At  once  th'  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  v/ord. 

2.  Dark  w^as  the  deep  ;  the  waters  lay 
Cont'us'd  and  drown'd  the  land  ; 
He  call'd  the  light ;  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 

§.  He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  high ; 
The  clouds  ascend  and  bear 
A  wat'ry  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 

4.  The  liquid  element  below 
Was  gathered  by  his  hand  : 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

5.  With  herbs  and  plants  a  flowVy  birth; 
The  naked  globe  he  crown'd, 

B're  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6.  Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies ; 
Behold  the  sun  appears ;  -^m. 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise^           ^^B 
^o  mark  out  months  and  year^,  -^I 


1 


ON   THE    OR^ATIOS.  (Q5B 

t .  Out  of  the  deep  th'  almighty  King 
Pid  vital  beings  frame, 
The  painted  fowls  of  ev'ry  wing, 
Arid  fish  of  ev'ry  name. 

8.  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 
At  once  their  wond'rous  birth, 
And  grazing  beasts  of  various  form 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9.  Adam  was  tiamM  of  equal  clay, 
Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Designed  for  nobler  ends  than  they ; 
With  God's  own  image  blest. 

10.  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye 
The  young  Creation  stood  ; 

He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11.  Lord  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands. 
Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue  : 

But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

r  {Watts. 

HVMN  CCLXV—C.  M, 
for  the  same. 

THE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God^ 
My  joyful  voice  shall  sing. 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 
2.  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  d2i% 
And  wrought  this  human  frame  ; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 


^610)  ON  redemption; 

8.  We  bring  our  mortal  pow'rs  to  God^ 
And  worship  with  our  tongues  ; 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs, 

4.  Yet  grov'ling  beasts  of  evVy  shape, 
And  fowls  of  evVy  wing, 

And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5.  Ye  planets  to  his  honour  shine^ 
And  wheels  of  nature  roll ; 

Priiise  him  in  your  unweary'd  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6.  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 
The  wide  creation  fills. 

And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies. 
Beyond  the  heav'nly  hills. 

IWatts. 

ON  REDEMPTION. 
HYMN  CCLXVI— .L.  M. 
r\  Wonderous  and  myst'ry  great, 
^^On  which  all  men  should  meditate  : 
Jesus,  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God, 
Came  to  redeem  us  with  his  blood. 

2.  The  sons  of  men  were  doom'd  to  be 
Condemned  to  all  eternity. 
Not  men  or  angels  could  restore, 
Or  ransome  man  from  Satan's  pow'r. 

S.  Had  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n  consjurM^ 
To  do  what  justice  had  requir'd  : 
All  their  efforts  would  never  do, 
The  race  of  Adam  fell  t<jo  ]s>wi 


I  ON    REDEMPTION.  (^1 

'  4.  Yea,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  all 
;  P'ld  Adam  with  his  children  fall ; 
I  By  none  on  earth  or  yet  in  heaven 
^  Could  sui'e  relief  to  them  be  giv'n. 

5.  None  else  but  Christ,  both  God  and  ma». 
Could  e'er  complete  that  glorious  plan  ^ 

It  was  himself  alone  could  be, 

The  Ransom  that  could  set  them  free. 

6.  Perfect  obedience  he  did  yield, 
Till  law  and  prophets  were  fulfill'd  ; 
And  all  demands  were  satisfied, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Saviour  dieil. 

HYMN  CCLXVII— C.  M. 

;  For  the  same. 

!  •yn'HEN  Christ  the  blessed  Saviour  diecf., 
j    ^  ^  And  yielded  up  his  ghost ; 

My  su^Vings  now  are  past,  he  cried, 

I  die  to  save  the  lost. 
2.  A  pardon  for  our  guilt  he  gain'd_, 
I  When  Christ  for  us  was  slain  ; 
I  Yet  other  blessings  were  obtained, 
J  When  Jesus  rose  again. 
8.  When  he  ascended  up  to  God, 

And  took  his  seat  above : 

From  whence  his  spirit  is  bestow'd, 

Who  sheds  abroad  his  love. 
4    Which  works  in  us  that  living  faith ; 

That  faith  which  can  destroy, 

The  pow'rs  of  Satan,  sin  and  death. 

And  fills  our  hearts  with  joy. 


%G2)  ON   REDEMPTION* 

5.  By  Jesus'  sufferings  we  are  savM, 
And  fitted  for  that  place : 
Where  happiness  abound  indeed^ 
Before  the  Saviour's  face. 


HYMN    CCLXVUI. — C,  M. 

For  the  same. 

TTAD  not  the  blessed  Son  of  God, 
^^  Who  condescended  thus  : 
To  come  on  earth  and  shed  his  blood. 
Who  could  have  saved  us! 

2.  No  sacrihcc  could  e'er  be  ma4e, 
That  could  atone  for  sin  ; 

None  but  the  blood  the  Saviour  shed, 
Could  make  our  conscience  clean. 

3.  W*:*  never  could  have  been  restored, 
Into  a  state  of  bliss  ; 

Had  it  not  been  that  Christ  our  Lora, 
Became  our  righteousness. 

4.  In  this  sad  state  we  must  have  lain. 
To  all  eternity, 

Had  we  not  been  reclaim^  again. 
By  Christ  who  set  us  free. 

HYMNCCI4XIX.— C.  M 

For  the  same. 

WHEN  the  first  parents  of  ourraca 
RebeU'd  and  lost  their  God » 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
'Had  tainted  all  our  blood  ; 


j  THE  FAI/LEW   jjTATE   OP   MAK^     (26£ 

'  2.  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

J  Of  the  eternal  Son, 

jDescending  from  the  heav'nly  court, 

iHe  left  his  Father's  throne. 

I  o.  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 

I  And  wrapt  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 

1  Of  our  inferiour  clay. 

I  4.  His  living  pow'r  and  dying  love, 

j  Redeemed  unhappy  men, 

;  And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 

'To  life  and  God  again. 

i  5.  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

f  We  joyfully  resign  : 

iBless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 

\  For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

I  6.  Thine  honour  shall  for  eter  be 

The  business  of  our  days: 

For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues, 

Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

IWatts: 


THE  FALLEN  STATE  OF  MAN, 
HYMN  CCLXX.— L.  M. 

THE  fall  of  man  how  deep  and  great. 
How  sad  and  wretched  is  his  state  ; 
God's  image  in  his  soul  eftacM  ! 
To  all  reproach  and  shame  abas'd. 
2.  Subject  to  Satan  and  his  powV, 
Can  love  and  serve  his  God  no  more  • 


264)  REPENTANCE   TO   GOD. 

The  drifts  and  studies  of  his  mind, 
Are  of  the  base  and  vilest  kind. 
;5.  Poor  helpless  creature  in  his  blood  ^. 
Yet  lives  at  enmity  with  God  , 
To  God  and  all  his  ways  estranged, 
Until  his  heart  by  grace  is  changed. 

4.  The  head  is  sick,  the  heart  is  faint;, 
Incurable  is  the  complaint ; 

The  wisest  angels  from  above  ! 
Their  sad  diseases  can't  remove. 

5.  Jesus,  physician  of  the  soul, 
Can  only  make  such  patients  whole ; 
Such  medicine  as  he  doth  give, 
Can  make  the  dying  soul  to  live. 

6.  His  precious  blood  for  sinners  shec^ 
Is  the  bless'd  Balmof  Giliad  ! 

A  medicine  of  greater  Worth 
Than  all  in  heav'n  or  all  on  earth. 

7.  Ye  sick  and  fainting  souls  draw  nigh, 
To  him  alone  for  help  apply  ; 

Such  wounds  and  bruises  as  ye  feel, 
Will  Christ  your  great  physician  heal. 

8.  His  love  and  grace  to  you  abounds  ; 
How  sweet  his  invitation  sounds ; 
Come  unto  me  ye  helpless  poor. 

Your  health  and  life  I  will  restore. 

REPENTANCE  TO  GOD. 
HYMN    CCLXXI — S.    M, 

MY  soul  to  God  return, 
And  seek  liis  gracious  face  ; 


I  REPENTANCE   TO    GOD;  (265 

I  Well  I  deserve  to  sigh  and  mourn, 

Who  have  abus'd  his  grace. 
;    %  I  lived  unconcern'd, 
'Without  a  serious  thought ; 

Tho'  oft  I  was  reprovM  and  vvarn'd, 
I  Yet  I  obeyed  not. 
I   S.  How  could  it  ever  be, 
I  That  God  should  e'er  forgive  ; 
;  Astonishing  it  is  to  me, 
I  That  I  am  spared  to  live. 
!    4*  The  blood  of  Jesus  cried. 

Thy  mercy  Lord  reveal ; 
i  For  such  I  bled,  for  such  I  died, 
I  To  keep  them  out  of  hell. 

HYMN  CCLXXir. — C,  M, 

J^or  the  same. 

REBUKE  me  not  in  anger  Lord  ! 
I         Nor  cast  me  quite  away, 
"Nor  let  me  have  my  just  reward, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,    I  pray. 
I    2.  In  mercy  hear  thou  my  complaint, 
I  O  hear  my  mournful  pray'r : 
I  My  heart  is  weak,  my  soul  is  faint, 
j  And  fiU'd  with  dread  and  fear. 
1    3.  In  death  no  man  rememb'reth  thee^ 
i  jNor  thanks  thee  in  the  grave : 
I  In  mercy,  Lord,  deliver  me, 
And  from  destruction  save. 
4.  My  sorrows  and  distress  of  mind. 
Are  numberless  and  great ; 
X 


266)  BEPENTA>fCE   TO   GOD^ 

No  peace  or  comforts  can  I  find, 
In  this  my  dismal  state. 

5.  My  lite  is  worn  with  grief  and  pain^ 
And  all  my  strength  is  gone : 

0  Lord,  revive  my  soul  again, 
And  make  thy  mercies  known. 

6.  O  comfort  me  in  my  distress  j 
On  thee  my  God  I  call : 

Be  thou  my  life  and  righteousness. 
My  Saviour  and  my  all. 

HYMN    CCLXXIII. L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

r\  That  my  heart  could  melt  with  woe^ 
^^  And  feel  true  sorrow  for  my  sin  ; 
Repentence  would  like  rivers  flow, 
Then  could  I  hope  for  peace  within. 

2.  My  sins  have  causM  my  dearest  Lord 
To  groan  and  die  upon  the  tree ; 

Yet  he  assures  me  in  his  word  : 
He  groan'd,  he  bled  and  died  for  me. 

3.  O  these  are  pow'rful  cords  of  love, 
By  which  my  helpless  soul  is  drawn  ; 
To  seek  thy  graces  from  above, 

By  which  thy  mercies  are  made  known, 

4.  My  heart  inclined  into  the  way, 
That  leads  the  soul  to  endless  pain  ; 

1  ever  should  have  run  astray, 
Had  I  not  been  reclaim'd  again. 

5.  Thy  grace,  thy  mercy,  love  and  powV, 
At.  length  on  my  hard  hcttrt  prevajl'd, 


DELAY   OP   REPESTAKCE,         (267 

"Or  I  had  been  for  evermore, 
To  ev^erlasting  ruin  seaPd. 

6.  Thy  blessed  spirit  interpos'd, 
And  by  his  light  my  soul  was  brought 
To  know  the  grace  I  had  refused. 
And  frequently  had  set  at  nought. 

7.  I  see  and  feel  my  sinful  state, 
And  with  sincerity  I  mourn, 
But  as  thy  promises  are  great^ 
To  thee  my  God  I  will  return. 


DELAY  OF  REPENTANCE. 
HYMN   CCLXXIV. — L.  M, 

T7E  careless  souls  will  ye  delay  i 
•*■   And  trifle  precious  time  away  .: 

Why  will  ye  spend  your  days  of  grace 

In  vanity  and  idleness  ? 
%  Why  will  ye  forfeit  future  joys? 

Por  sake  of  mean  and  empty  toys  ; 

And  slight  that  which  would  make  you  blest^ 

And  place  your  souls  in  peace  to  rest. 

3.  Will  ye  abuse  what  God  doth  give  ? 
The  {)recious  time  wherein  ye  live  ; 
The  time  wherein  ye  may  secure, 
Your  happiness  for  evermore. 

4,  Who  would  neglect  to  gain  the  prize, 
When  all  at  hand  before  one's  eyes : 
And  yet  neglect  and  still  delay, 

*Until  the  prize  be  took  away. 


^68)     THE  TRUE  CHRISTIAN  FAITH. 

5.  Such  is  the  case  with  careless  soufe. 
They  act  the  part  of  stupid  fools ; 
Tiiey  forfeit  hfe,  they  forfeit  heaven, 
That  freely  would  to  them  be  giv'n. 

6.  To  day,  while  ye  do  hear  nis  voice, 
Let  his  great  offers  be  your  choice  ; 
Let  your  repentance  be  sincere, 

To  call  on  God  while  he  is  near. 

7.  Delays  are  dangerous  you  know  ; 
Your  heart  and  conscience  tell  you  so  ; 
Much  better  you  would  watch  and  pray. 
Than  trifle  precious  time  away. 

THE  TRUE  CHRISTIAN  FAITH. 
HYMN  CCLXXV. — C.  M» 

OFor  a  true  and  living  faith. 
My  God  on  me  bestow ; 
That  conquers  Satan,  sin  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  other  foe. 

2.  Such  faith  it  is  the  gift  of  God, 
Which  none  but  Christ  can  give  : 

It  makes  the  heart  the  Lord's  abode. 
Therein  to  move  and  live. 

3.  God's  grace  it  is  by  faith  embraced. 
The  Saviour  is  receiv'd ; 

All  confidence  in  him  is  plac'd. 
His  promises  are  bliev'd 

4.  Such  faith  it  worketh  confidence, 
And  makes  the  soul  admire 

To  taste  such  blessings  from  above!, 
Such  as  she  would  desire. 


TAB  apostle's  CREEdJ  (^JD^ 

5.  This  faith  it  worketh  confidence, 
And  casts  out  slavish  fear : 
Then  shall  that  work  of  grace  commence;, 
And  we  learn  what  we  are. 

HYMN  CCLXXVI.— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

TTEAR  what  the  great  A}X)stle  saith: 
^ ^  Have  ye  that  true  and  living  faith? 
O  try  yourselves  and  search  the  ground^ 
If  living  faith  in  you  be  found. 

2.  True  faith  it  is  a  shining  light, 
It  banishes  the  powV  of  night; 
Creates  the  inward  man  anew, 
Restores  the  Saviour's  image  too. 

3.  By  living  faith,  grace  is  appli'd. 
The  soul  is  tmly  sanctifi'd  ; 

Such  souls  possess  the  Saviours  mind^ 
Like  him  are  truly  meek  and  kind. 

4.  This  faith  will  work  a  living  hope^ 
And  cheer  the  mind  and  build  it  up ; 
The  soul  is  thus  endow'd  with  pow'r, 
To  love  the  Lord  for  evermore. 

5.  My  God  create  such  faith  in  me  \ 
Confirm  my  confidence  in  thee  ; 
Establish  thou  my  wavVing  heart, 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  as  thou  art. 

THE  APOSTLE'S  CREED. 
HYMN    CCLXXVII — C.    M. 

IB'lieve  in  one  Almighty  God^ 
The  Father  of  us  all: 


S70)  THE   ArOSTLB's    CREED. 

Who  gives  us  life,  and  health,  and  fooi 
And  hears  us  when  we  call. 

2.  The  heav'ns  by  his  Almighty  hande, 
And  earth  and  seas  were  made, 

He  governs  all  with  his  command, 
On  which  all  things  are  stay'd. 

3.  I  b'lieve  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord, 
The  Father's  only  Son  ; 

Who  is  the  great  eternal  Word, 
And  with  the  Father  one. 
4  Who  is  from  all  eternity 
The  author  of  all  bliss  : 
Who  is,  and  was,  and  e'er  shall  be, 
God  as  the  Father  is. 

5.  Conceived  hy  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  born  the  Virgin's  Son, 

As  testifi'd  the  Ang'lic  Host, 
Who  made  his  birth  first  known^ 

6.  He  died  and  in  the  grave  he  lay, 
Bat  there  did  not  remain, 

And  on  his  own  appointed  day 
He  liv'd  and  rose  again. 

7.  At  God^s  right  hand  he  reigns,  our  head  ^ 
Once  more  he  is  to  come, 

To  judge  the  living  and  the  dead, 
And  give  each  one  his  doom. 

8.  In  God  the  Holy  Ghost  I  bTicve^ 
Like  as  in  God  the  Son  ; 

All  glory  to  these  Three  I  give. 
Which  blessed  Thi-ec  are  One. 


i  ^usTiFioATicvN.  (27JL 

i  "9.  The  Holy  Ghost  his  gifts  imparts, 

Both  heav'nly  and  divine  ; 

Unites  all  true  believer's  hearts, 
'  With  Christ  their  Lord  to  join. 
i    10.  I  also  hold  this  doctrine  forth. 
!  It  is  my  faith  and  creed  : 
{  There  is  one  (Dhristian  Church  on  earthy 
'  The  church  of  Christ  indeed. 
I    11.  And  in  this  Christian  Church  below 
'  I  find  my  safest  place : 
I  Crod's  word  and  ordinances  too 

And  all  the  means  of  grace. 
j    12.  A  pardon  for  my  sins  I  have 
j  And  numbVed  with  the  just, 

And  I  shall  live  beyond  the  grave^ 
i  When  raised  from  the  dust. 

■ — ■ ■     ■        •    I  «» 

JUSTIFICATION. 
HYMN  CCLXXVIII.— C.  M. 

"fTITHY  should  my  heart  feel  so  dismay 'd^> 
^  '    And  harbour  such  distress  ? 

My  debt  of  sin  the  Saviour  paid, 

Who  is  my  righteousness. 

2.  Though  Satan  with  his  tempests  toss 
My  soul  into  dismay  ; 

I  look  to  Jesus  on  the  Cross 
To  drive  my  fears  away. 

3.  I  need  not  dread  the  Tempter's  force^ 
Nor  all  that  he  can  do  : 

Since  I  have  refuge  and  recourse^ 
And  place  of  safety  tqo. 


272)  j*usTiFiCATio:^\ 

4.  I  must  confess  I  ought  to  be 
Disovvned  by  my  God  ; 

But  Christ  my  Saviour  died  for  me. 
And  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5.  His  merits  I  do  humbly  claim, 
Thereon  my  soul  relies  ; 

Not  sin  or  Satan  can  condemn, 
When  Jesus  justifies. 

6.  From  ev'ry  guilt  and  ev'ry  stain 
His  blood  can  make  me  clean : 

For  Christ  who  died  and  rose  again, 
Subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

HYMN  CCLXXIX— S.M. 

For  the  same. 

JESUS  my  righteousness ! 
My  life  and  future  joys  ; 
My  source  and  fount  of  ev'ryblis§. 
My  hope  that  never  dies. 

2.  I  was  condemned  to  die. 
With  all  the  sinful  race  ; 
But  Jesus  cast  a  pit'ing  eye 
And  purchased  pardoning  grace. 

g.  His  death,  and  that  alone, 
C/ould  all  sufficient  be  ; 
To  gain  a  pardon  or  atone, 
Or  gain  relief  for  me. 

4.  No  righteousness  of  nvin^j 
Or  all  that  in  me  lay, 
Could  satisfy  the  law  divine^ 
Qr  l^ear  my  gins  away. 


SAl^CTIFICATXOS^  (27$ 

6.  All  offVings  were  in  vain. 
That  ever  could  be  brought, 
Without  effects  they  must  remain. 
And  w^ere  esleem'd  as  nought. 

6.  All  would  be  filth  and  dross. 
Except  the  Saviom-'s  blood  : 
That  which  he  shed  upon  the  6ros,§ 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 

7.  That  righteousness  I  plead, 
!For  which  my  Jesus  died  ; 
INo  other  righteousness  I  need 
To  make  me  justified. 

SANCTIFICATION. 
HYMN  CCLXXX..-C   M. 

TH  O'  dead  in  sin  I  once  had  lain^ 
And  void  of  life  devine  ; 
I  was  by  grace  restorM  again. 
And  Jesus  now  is  mine. 

2.  His  grace  has  made  my  soul  alive^^ 
His  graces  from  above, 

Cause  me  in  iailh  and  hope  to  tlirive^ 
And  daily  grow  in  love. 

3.  True  holiness  my  heart  desires. 
And  holy  I  must  be, 

A  holy  heart  the  Lord  requires. 
His  face  in  heaven  to  see, 

4.  Tho'  I  had  all  my  sins  forgiv'n. 
But  yet  to  vice  a  slave. 

And  could  possess  the  courts  of  heav'n^ 
*\yh:at  coinfo^t^^  could  I  have  ? 


^T^)  8<*^CTIF1  CATION, 

5.  Was  I  invited  to  a  feast. 
And  welcome  to  the  place ; 
Half  naked,  ragged,  meanly  dress'd. 
How  could  I  show  my  face  ? 

6.  Such  is  the  case  with  sinners  too. 
Should  they  with  angels  dwell, 
Their  jyst  and  holy  God  to.  view. 
Would  prove  to  them  a  hell. 

7.  Grant  me  dear  Lord  thy  spirit's  powV, 
To  make  me  pui*e  in  heart, 
Which  makes  me  abl«  to  endure 
fo  see  thee  as  thou  art. 

HVMN  CCLXXXI.— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

OHoly  Father,  gracious  Lord? 
Grant  me  thy  heav'nly  grace  divine^ 
<3onvey  thy  spirit  with  tlie  word, 
And  seal  thy  blessings  ever  rnine. 

%  Thy  Spirit's  gifts  on  me  bestow'd, 
With  all  thy  promises  appli'd, 
Unites  my  soul  to  thee  my  God, 
And  makes  me  truly  sanctifiM. 

S,  To  live  and  dwell  where  thou  dost  reign 
And  see  thee  fully  as  thou  art. 
That  will  for  ever  be  in  vain, 
Witiioat  a  pure  and  holy  heart. 

4.  To  crucify  my  base  desires 
With  evVy  lust  and  ev'ry  vice. 
Such  as  true  holiness  requires, 
Would  place  my  soul  in  paradise. 


SPIRITUAL.    WARFARE-  (275 

■b.  As  I  am  made  these  truths  to  see^ 
And  kiiovv  them  as  they  truly  are, 
True  holiness  my  aim  shall  be  ; 
JVIy  constant  study,  search  and  care. 

- .  ~' 

SPIRITUAL  WARFARE. 
HVMN  CCLXXXIL— L.  M. 

OMay  my  soul  increase  and  grow 
lu  virtue,  love  and  zeal  likewise , 
Until  I  conquer  cvVy  foe 
Of  those  who  daily  in  me  rise. 

2.  My  unbelief,  my  pride  and  lust, 
My  merits  and  self-righteousness  ; 
My  worthless  props  to  which  I  trusty 
How  oft  do  they  destroy  my  peace  ! 

3.  They  cause  in  me  a  w^ar  and  strife^ 
They  strive  to  bring  me  down  to  yield  f 
They  strive  to  take  my  crown  of  life, 
And  fain  would  slay  me  in  the  field. 

4.  But  Lord,  supported  by  thy  hand^ 
I  shall  be  able  to  endure, 

Against  all  such  attacks  to  stand. 
And  banish  Satan  with  his  powT. 

5.  Grant  me  my  Lord  that  living  faith. 
By  which  I  stand  for  ever  fast  ; 

And  though  I  tight  the  powVs  of  death^ 
Yet  I  shall  conquer  all  at  last : 

HYMN  CCLXXXUI.— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

T^HROUGH  all  the  changings  of  my  lif^ 
-*■    I  have  a  constant  w*r  ^nd  strife ;  ''^ 


^6)       WATCHING  UNTO  PRAYER- 

Satan's  pow'r,  the  world  and  sin, 
They  strive  without,  and  war  within. 

2.  i  daily  feel  their  fierce  attack, 
Their  force  and  scheme  by  which  they  act. 
Would  soon  prove  more  than  I  could  bear^ 
Was  I  not  kept  by  sovereign  care. 

S.  My  soul  arise  against  these  foes ! 
Their  force  and  their  assaults  oppose  ; 
In  ev'ry  combat  I  shall  stand, 
Supported  by  superior  hand. 

4.  Jesus,  my  captain,  prince  and  head. 
Shall  furnish  me  with  all  I  need  ; 

His  grace,  his  promise,  and  his  word. 
Will  be  my  helmet,  shield,  and  sword, 

5,  With  these  bless'd  weapons  I  can  fight. 
And  put  mine  enemies  to  flight ; 

They  shall  at  last  be  forc'd  to  yield. 
And  I  shall  gain  and  keep  the  field. 

WATCHING  UNTO  PRAYER. 
HYMN  CCLXXXIV.— C.   M. 
XT'E  who  profess  to  love  the  Lord, 
•'*■  Be  wise  to  watch  and  pray  : 
Remember,  Satan  stands  prepar'd 
To  steal  your  minds  away. 

2.  O  see  that  ye  live  circumspect ! 
And  not  as  the  unwise  ; 

Your  chief  concerns  do  not  neglect. 
Lest  Satan  gain  your  prize. 

3.  O  watch  ye  unto  constant  pray  V, 
Bfi.  fervently  employed : 


WATCHINa  UNTO  TEAYEE,         (ST'? 

^e  are  in  danger  ev'ry  where 

To  have  your  peace  destroyed. 

'  4.  The  tempter  tries  a  thousand  ways, 

To  take  you  ot  the  path  ; 

Ye  need  to  pray  for  saving  grace, 

And  true  and  hving  i'aith. 

5.  The  world  is  evermore  engaged. 
Your  fancies  to  allure  ! 

And  Satan  sometimes  is  enrag'd 
To  execute  his  pow'r. 

6.  Then  let  us  watch,  and  j^ray  and  strive^ 
To  walk  the  narrow  road  ; 

And  seek  to  keep  our  souls  alive 
To  serve  the  living  God. 

HVMN  CCLXXXV.— 5.  M. 

For  the  same. 

T>E  ye  not  indolenti, 
-*-^  Who  would  be  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Ye  must  not  make  yourselves  content', 
Till  ye  have  run  your  race, 

2.  Ye  are  to  watch  and  pray, 
To  pray  and  never  cease  ; 

To  grow  in  grace  from  day  to  day^ 
And  gain  time  holiness. 

3.  Your  sins  must  be  subdu'd 
With  all  your  carnal  lusts  ; 

Ye  cannot  serve  the  living  God. 
And  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4.  It  would  be  all  in  vain. 
And  mocking  of  the  word  ; 

Y 


^78)  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFR. 

sShould  you  embrace  the  world  agaip^ 
And  turn  from  Christ  your  Lord. 

5.  Should  ye  in  vain  receive 
The  blessed  gospel  light ! 
And  sufter  Satan  to  deceive, 
To  lead  you  in  the  night  [ 

6.  Yield  not  to  Satan's  pow'r^ 
Since  Jesus  set  you  free  ; 

But  watch  and  pray  for  evermore, 
And  gain  the  victory. 


TIfE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
HYMN  CCI.XXXVI— L.BI. 

XTAPPY  the  soul  where  grace  resides  ! 
•^-■- Where  wisdom  governs,  rules  &  guides  ; 
It  regulates  the  course  of  life 
In  all  afflictionsj  war  and  strife. 

2.  The  souls  that  know  the  Saviour's  name; 
Toil  not  for  wealth  or  empty  fame  ; 
Content  with  raiment,  health  and  food. 
They  seek  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

S.  The  greatest  comforts  such  can  find, 
Is  to  possess  the  Saviour's  mind  ; 
The  world  with  all  its  great  esteem, 
Is  like  as  filth  and  dross  with  them. 

4.  The  greatest  object  in  their  view^ 
Is  their  bless'd  Father's  will  to  do  : 
To  love  and  serve  their  fellow -men^^ 
And  do  them  all  the  good  they  can, 


1  THE  IMITATION  «F  CHRIST.       (2^£? 

I  ^.  How  highly  would  my  soul  be  bless'd  I 
;^o  be  with  such  a  mind  possessed  ; 

I  To  spend  my  life  and  all  my  days 
Thus  walking  in  my  Saviour^s  ways. 

HYMN  CCLXXXVll CM. 

For  the  same. 

TO  thee  my  God  I  humbly  bow, 
All  praises  be  to  thee  ! 
jiHovv  great,  how  good  and  kind  art  th0u_, 
jIAnd  gracious  unto  me. 
!  %  My  life,  my  heaUh,  and  all  I  am, 
ijThy  mercies  have  bestow'd  ; 
j  The  greatest  blessings  I  can  claim, 
ils  thee  my  gracious  God. 
j  3.  What  wonders  thou  for  me  hast  wroughiL 
i  Are  more  than  I  can  trace  ; 

I I  was  to  light  from  darkness  brought^ 
And  made  to  know  thy  ways. 

4.  May  I  for  ever  walk  therein. 
Confirm  my  heart  by  faith  ! 
And  may  I  never  yield  to  sin 
Until  the  hour  of  death. 

5.  May  I  with  constant  fervent  zea!^. 
In  all  things  persevere  ; 

My  hopes  and  comforts  never  fail 
i  Whilst  I  must  travel  here. 


THE  IMITATION  OF  CHRIST. 
HYMN  CCLXXXVIII.^C.  M. 
'AKE  up  your  Cross  and  follow  me 
Saith  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  y 


280)       THE  IMITATION  Op  CHKIST. 

If  my  disciples  ye  would  be. 
And  have  the  great  reward. 

2.   See  that  ye  mortify  your  pride. 
And  be  of  humble  mind  ; 
Your  lusts  must  all  be  crucifi'd 
To  which  you  are  inclined. 

8.  To  be  opposM  to  ev'ry  ill, 
Is  the  real  christian's  state  ; 
Such  only  do  the  Saviour's  will, 
Who  share  his  lot  and  fate. 

4.  To  follow  Jesus  in  his  way. 
Where  ever  it  may  lead  : 
Through  good  and  evil  as  it  may  I 
Such  follow  him  indeed* 

5.  To  follow  Christ,  and  him  alone, 
Our  governour  and  head  ; 
Entitles  us  to  wear  the  crown, 

As  the  apostle  said. 

6.  The  greatest  bliss  on  earth  below. 
Or  in  the  heav'n  above  : 

Is  Jesus  and  his  Cross  to  know  ; 
To  taste  and  feel  his  love. 

HYMN  CCLXXXIX.~L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

npO  bear  the  blessed  Saviour's  Cross, 
-*•   And  follow  him  in  all  his  ways. 

To  be  content'  with  gain  and  loss, 

Hequires  the  aid  of  heav'nly  grace. 
2.  First  it  is  pleasing  news  to  hear  t 

Ye  weary  souls  come  unto  me^ 


t;5I02?   WITH   GOD-  (2^) 

I,  Your  minds  I  will  refresh  and  cheer^ 
liAnd  of  your  burthens  set  you  free. 
''  3.  But  when  the  Saviour's  cause  requirq^S  ; 
;  To  walk  the  straight  and  narrow  road  ; 
[  This  proves  a  cross  to  their  desires. 
To  those  who  hate  the  ways  of  God. 
J   4.  But  they  who  truly  love  the  Lord, 
j  It  is  their  aim  and  full  design^ 
I  To  look  to  God  and  trust  his  word, 
!  And  never  murmur  or  repine. 

5.  They  imitate  their  glorious  head. 
And  cleave  to  him  their  mighty  friend  ; 
Oft  Satan  makes  them  feel  afraid, 
Yet  they  endure  unto  the  end. 

6.  May  I  be  truly  one  of  those, 
That  follow  Jesus  ever  more  ; 
Though  world  and  Satan  still  oppose, 
May  I  not  yield  unto  their  pow'r. 


UNION  WITH  GOD. 
HYMNCCXC—C.M. 

OMay  my  soul  with  thee  unite  ? 
And  be  thou,  Saviour, mine; 
Be  thou  my  only  soul's  delight, 
And  make  me  ever  thine. 
2.  Cause  me  to  taste  and  feel  thy  love, 
And  know  thee  as  thou  art ; 
Thou  art  my  riches  from  above. 
.  And  tre^ures  o.f  my  heart. 


382)  UNION  WITH  GOU. 

3.  Be  thou  my  rock  on  which  I  build- 

My  tower  and  safe  abode  ; 

To  thee  I  will  submit  and  yield, 

And  pray  to  thee  my  God. 

4.  It  is  my  lainting  soul's  desire. 
Thy  mercies  to  embrace  ; 

May  I  obtain  what  I  admire : 
Thy  love  and  pardoning  grace. 

5.  Could  I  possess  thy  blessed  mind^ 
How  happy  should  I  be  ! 

What  joys  and  comforts  would  I  find^, 
To  be  espousMt'i  thee. 

6.  United  by  such  heavenly  ties, 
Would  prove  my  srreatestb  iss  ! 
And  perfectly  complete  myjoys^ 
And  set  ray  soul  at  peace. 

HYMN  CCXCI  — C.  M. 

For  the  same, 

TI/fY  soul  doth  thirst  fcr  grace  divine^ 
^^^  And  ne'er  can  be  at  rest, 
'Tin  Jesus.  lam  fu^y  thine, 
And  with  thy  spirit  blest. 

9..  O,  what  is  all  tl-e  world  to  me  ! 
Wilhout.  thy  rdfts  of  ]ove, 
I^annot  find  a  friend  but  thee, 
In  Civth or  heav'n  above. 

^    To  thee,  my  Lord,  I  can  commit 
My  wants  and  vny  concern  ; 
To  thee  I  humblv  will  submit 
Thy  sacred  will  to  learn. 


I  4.  My  sool  delights  m  thee  to  live, 
i  In  thee  to  live  and  die  ; 
'TThe  treasures  thou  dost  ever  give, 
^  Will  ever  satisfy. 

j  HYMIS  CCXCII.^C.  M. 

j  For  the  same. 

MY  Grod,  the  spring  of  all  my  ioySj 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
[The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
;  An  d  CO  m fort  o  f  my  n  •  ghts. 
[    2    In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear^ 
IjMy  dawning  is  begun  ! 
jlHe  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
1  And  he  my  rising  sun. 
I   3.  Theop'^ning  heav-ns  around  me  shine 
'With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
j  While  Jesus  show  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 
I  4.  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 
I  At  that  transpoiting  word, 
I  Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
'   5.  Fear'ess  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
j  I'd  break  through  ev'ry  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
i  Should  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 

j  [WatO. 

j  ON  PR  AVER. 

I  HYMN  CCXCni.-^L.  M. 

HE  Lord  who  recommendeth  prayV^ 
Will  always  hearing  when  we  pray  ; 


j284)  ON  prayer; 

His  eyes  behold  us  ev'ry  where, 
And  knows  all  we  do  think  or  say. 

2.  Ask  ye  by  faith,  the  Lord  will  give, 
For  this  ye  have  the  Saviour's  word ; 
Seek  ye  the  Lord,  your  souls  shall  Hve, 
And  taste  the  goodness  of  your  Lord. 

3.  Seek  ye  by  pray'r,  and  ye  shall  find 
Access  unto  the  throne  of  grace  ; 

Ye  shall  partake  the  Saviour's  mind. 
Who  is  your  life  and  righteousness. 

4.  With  fervent  pray  V  knock  at  the  gate^ 
W^hich  opens  to  eternal  life  ! 

And  persevere  in  ev'ry  fate, 
Through  oppositions,  war  and  strife. 

5.  Your  fervent  pray'rs  are  not  in  vain, 
They  surely  will  at  last  prevail  ; 
Should  God  awhile  from  you  refrain, 
Yet  his  sure  word  shall  never  fail. 

6*  To  pray  for  that  which  we  do  need, 
And  ask  alone  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
AVe  shall  for  evermore  succeed, 
And  all  we  need  we  shall  partake. 

HYMN  CCXCIV. C.  M„ 

For  the  same. 

'"p  0  pray  and  never  more  to  cease, 

-*-    Is  what  our  case  requires  ; 
Our  souls  enjoy  a  constant  peace 
While  we  feel  such  desires. 

2.  By  faithful  pray'r  we  may  draw  neai" 
To  God,  who  bids  us  pray  ; 


I  ON  PRAYBRo  (285 

JWe  need  not  doubt,  we  need  not  fear, 
;That  we  be  turn'd  away. 
I  3.  By  prayV  we  have  an  intercourse, 
I  To  Grod,  who  reigns  above  ; 
[  Our  fervent  pray'rs  will  have  such  force 
I  To  gain  both  faith  and  love. 
I  4.  Our  wants  before  the  Lord  are  laid^ 
'We  plead  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 
J  Who  pray'd  for  us,  and  when  he  pray'd, 
IHispray'rs  were  heard  with  God. 
5.  Tho'  all  our  wants  to  him  are  known^ 
And  all  our  faults  he  sees  ; 
(But  yet  we  must  confess  and  own 
Them,  humbly  on  our  knees. 
I   6.  This  is  what  God  requires  of  us, 
I  Whilst  we  live  here  below, 
;  To  follow  his  directions  thus  : 
As  well  as  we  can  do. 


HVMN  CCXCV.— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

^TTTHEREVEB  faithful  souls  are  joined, 
'^  '^  To  worship  God  with  heart  and  mind^ 
'  His  promise  is  to  meet  them  there^ 
j  To  hear  and  answer  all  their  pray'r. 

2.  Lord,  here  we  join  on  thee  to  wait ! 
;  And  hope  to  find  thy  mercy  seat ; 
I  Lo  !  here  we  hope  and  trust  thou  art. 

To  strengthen  ev'ry  wailing  heart. 
j    3.  Thy  promise  is,  where  two  or  three 
I  Unite  to  make  their  pray  Vs  to  thee : 


286)  ON    PRAYER. 

Whatever  they  ask,  request  or  plead^ 
Such  thou  wilt  give  them  as  they  need. 

4.  Wejoin  to  pray  with  one  accord, 
And  wait  thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord  ! 
Thy  grace  and  promise  here  renew, 
And  bring  salvation  to  our  view. 

5.  Our  confidence  to  thee  increase, 
And  let  us  feel  establish'd  peace; 

0  may  we  feel  thy  presence  near  ! 
And  know  that  thou  dost  hear  our  pray  r. 

HYMN  CCXCVI— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesu's  feet  to  lay  it  down! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesu's  feet ! 

2.  Rest  tor  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 
Saviour  of  ail,  if  mine  thou  art. 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind. 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart.. 

3.  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 

1  cannot  rest,  \iil  pure  within, 
'Til)  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4.  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee  my  God ; 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove. 

The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallo wM  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5.  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r ; 
My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release ; 


THE  MERCIES    OF    GOD.  {2S7 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 
6.  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheei';, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot-wheels  delay : 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart,  appear ; 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

IfVilliston's  sehctio^, 

HYMN  CCXCVII.— C.  M. 

JFor  the  same, 

MY  hope  my  portion  and  my  God, 
How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessmgs  of  thy  throne. 
2.  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  1 
How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 
S.  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  povv'r  impart. 
To  give  thy  word  success  : 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
4.  Shew  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
!  That  leads  to  joys  on  high. 
I  There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
I  And  love  shall  never  die. 
j  .  ■  [WUlisto7i^s  selection. 

I  THE  MERCIES  OF  GOD. 

HYMN  CCXCVIII— C.  M, 
I  r\  Gracious  Saviour  pity  me  ! 
^^  My  soul  is  fill'd  with  griei; 


288)  THE  MERCIES  OP  GOD, 

To  whom  or  whither  can  I  flee  ? 
To  find  or  get  relief. 

2.  My  sins  lie  heavy  on  my  heart. 
And  vex  my  troubled  soul, 

My  only  hope  and  trust  thou  art, 
My  sorrows  to  control. 

3.  When  on  my  case  I  meditate, 
And  see  what  sin  prevails  ; 

And  I  do  leel  my  helpless  state, 
My  heart  it  shrinks  and  fails. 

4.  Tho'  I  am  weak  and  faint  and  poor. 
Thy  mercies  still  abound  ; 

Thy  grace  affords  a  bounteous  store. 
Where  life  and  peace  is  found. 

5.  Thy  sacred  word  does  fully  prove, 
That  dying  sinners  may 

Obtain  a  pardon  from  above, 
For  which  my  God  I  pray  ! 

HYMN  CCXCIX.— L,  M, 

For  the  same. 

f^  RE  AT  are  the  mercies  of  our  God, 
^-^  Far  more  than  men  or  angels  know  ; 
To  shew  what  God  on  man  bestow'd. 
Is  more  than  all  the  world  can  do. 

2.  To  save  the  wretched  sons  of  men 
The  Lord  has  made  his  counsels  known ; 
To  make  them  heirs  of  grace  again. 

He  sent  his  dear  beloved  son. 

3.  He  gave  himself,  he  bled  and  died, 
And  bore  for  man  that  h^vy  load. 


I  SES!aNATION   OP   HEART^  (2BS 

i^illall  demands  were  satisfiM 

iAnd  man  was  reconciPd  to  God. 

i  4.  We  were  pluck'd  up  like  burning  bran(fe 

I  Out  of  a  fierce  consuming  fire, 

And  placM  into  the  Saviour's  hands^ 

To  be  his  own,  his  own  entire, 

,  5.  No  greater  mercy  can  be  found, 

jKo  greater  proof  of  tender  love. 

,'What  praises  to  our  God  redound  : 

I  God  sent  his  Son  from  heav'n  above  J 

j  RESIGNATION  OF  HEART, 

I  HYMN  CCC. — C.  M. 

MY  son  give  unto  me  thy  heart  1 
Delight  thou  in  my  ways  : 
1  will  receive  thee  as  thou  art. 
And  fit  thee  for  my  praise* 

2.  Dear  Lord,  I  give  my  heart  to  tliee. 
To  thee  I  will  resign  ; 
Create  a  holy  heart  in  me, 
And  let  it  be  lik«  thine. 

S.  Dear  Father,  let  me  he  thine  own'! 
And  make  me  wise  to  know 
The  duties  of  a  faithful  son. 
Who  seeks  thy  will  to  do. 

4.  Subdue  in  me  ray  base  desires^ 
Since  they  disturb  my  peace. 
And  as  thy  blessed  will  requii^es, 
Seek  for  true  holiness, 

5.  To  whom  but  thee  should  I  submit^ 
With  all  my  heatt  and  mindj 


1&90)  BROTHERLY    hOYE, 

When  truly  humbled  at  thy  feet 
The  greatest  rest  I  find. 
6.  To  none  but  thee  my  gracious  Lord 
I  trust  myself  to  give  ; 
But  I  will  yield  unto  thy  word, 
By  which  my  soul  can  live. 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 
HYMNCCCL— C.  M, 

IFwe  profess  to  love  the  Lord, 
And  not  our  brother  too, 
We  do  but  mock  his  holy  word, 
As  vain  professors  do. 

2.  Should  we  have  wealth  laid  up  in  store. 
And  with  a  hardened  heart, 
Refuse  unto  the  helpless  poor. 
To  give  them  any  part. 

g.  The  love  of  God  can't  be  possess'd. 
Or  yet  in  such  abide, 
Who  do  not  feel  for  the  distress'd, 
And  turn  from  them  aside. 

4.  We  dare  not  turn  away  our  eyes 
From  such  as  need  relief>. 

Nor  yet  refuse  to  hear  their  cries. 
And  not  partake  their  grief. 

5.  We  must  be  merciful  and  kind 
To  all  the  human  race  ; 

We  must  possess  the  Saviour's  mind,. 
Would  we  be  heirs  of  grace. 


THE    LOVE   OF    GOD   IN    CHRIST.    (29l 


6.  Dear  Father,  send  thy  blessing  down! 
And  grant  thy  heav'niy  aid, 
To  imitate  thy  blessed  Son  : 
3 Our  King,  our  Lord  and  Head. 

I  HYMN  CCCII.—L.  M. 

\i  For  the  same, 

IT  is  a  gift  from  God  above. 
And  the  eft'ects  oi  saving  grace, 

I  To  be  possessed  with  christian  love  ; 
I  T6  love  the  Lord  and  all  his  ways. 
ji  S.  But  where  such  love  to  God  is  founds 
I  jit  will  to  fellow-men  extend  ;  P 

With  cords  of  love  such  hearts  are  bound;, 
jTo  help  the  poor  and  be  their  friend. 
;  3.  To  love  the  God  whom  we  can't  see, 
I  And  yet  not  love  our  fellow-men  ; 

Such  love  as  that  can  never  be. 

And  such  profession  is  but  vain. 
4.  They  who  are  truly  born  of  God, 

Their  blessed  Saviour's  mind  ihey  feel ; 

They  have  their  hearts  by  grace  renew'd 

And  love  to  do  their  Maker's  w^ill. 


THE  LOVE  OF  GOB  IN  CHRIST, 
HYMN  CCCIII. — C.  M. 

T>E  thou  my  troubled  soul  at  peace^ 
■^  And  let  thy  sorrows  end  ; 
Remember  Christ,  thy  Saviour  is  : 
Thy  brother  and  thy  friend. 


f9t)  P^dVlDENCB   OF   OOD. 

2.  Should  Satan,  sin  and  world  upbraid 
Thy  doubts  and  fears  to  raise  ; 
Let  not  their  threats  make  thee  afraid, 
Or  doubt  of  pardoning  grace. 

8.  He  knows  thy  wants  and  thy  complaints, 
Should  he  awhile  forbear  ; 
Remember  that  the  greatest  saints 
Had  many  doubts  and  fears. 

4    Should  God  appear  from  thee  to  hide. 
And  all  thy  pray'rs  disdain  : 
Yet  shall  his  love  to  thee  abide^ 
And  shew  his  face  again. 

5.  The  braised  reed  will  he  not  breaks 
The  broken  heart  he  heals  ; 

He  pities  such  for  Jesus'  sake. 
Who  for  their  sorrows  feels. 

6.  He  will  not  quench  the  smoking  flax^ 
But  as  his  promise  saith  ; 

The  troubled  mind  will  he  not  vex, 
But  help  the  weak  in  faith, 

7.  Were  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  join'd, 
To  take  thy  peace  away, 

In  Christ  the  feeble  saint  shall  find  ; 
Such  faith  as  gq.ins  the  day. 

PROVIDENCE  OF  GOB. 
HYMS    CCCIV. — CM. 

I^OMMIT  thy  way  unto  the  Lord, 
^  Who  brings  thee  safe  to  pass  ^ 
He  will  according  to  his  \^oird 

Oehv^.thee  iit.Jrist 


j  ^BOVIDBNCB  OF   GOD.  (t93 

2.  The  great,  the  wise,  the  mighty  God, 
Has  all  things  in  his  view  ; 
Although  the  heav'ns  are  his  abode, 
Yet  he  looks  on  us  too. 

3»  The  Lord  who  number'd  all  our  daygi, 
Knows  how  to  make  us  blest  ; 
He  who  has  pointed  out  our  ways, 
Works  all  things  for  the  best* 

4.  We  need  not  fear,  we  need  not  doubt. 
The  Lord  is  still  our  friend  ; 

His  wond'rous  ways  will  bring  about 
His  blessings  in  the  end«. 

5.  God,  who  has  made  the  earth  and  seas  : 
When  he  gave  his  commands, 

May  deal  with  us  just  as  he  please, 
Are  we  but  in  his  hands. 

6.  His  mighty  hand  that  doth  provide 
For  all  that  live  and  move ; 

Will  ever  with  his  grace  abide 
And  guard  us  by  his  love. 

7.  His  providence  is  over  all. 
He  gives  us  all  we  need  ; 
What  e'er  may  happen  or  befall. 
Is  for  our  good  indeed. 

HYMNCCCV.~L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

/^RE  AT  God,  thy  providence  and  care^ 
^^  I  see  and  find  them  ev'ry  where ; 
When  e'er  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee, 
Thy  hand  of  providence  I  see. 
Z2 


^i)         JPBOVIDRKCB  OF  <lCU>r 

2.  Why  should  I  doubt  or  grieve  or  moau^ 
Since  all  I  am  to  thee  is  known ; 

And  as  thy  mercies  have  decreed, 
Thy  hand  shall  give  me  as  I  need. 

3.  For  all  my  troubles,  woes  and  grief, 
Thy  providence  point  out  relief; 
Altho'  I  cannot  understand, 

The  dealings  of  thy  bounteous  hand. 

4.  Thy  providence  directs  and  guides, 
And  for  each  creatur's  wants  provides  : 
For  meanest  creatures  on  the  earth, 
Like  as  for  those  of  noblest  birth, 

5.  Why  should  I  not  on  thee  depend, 
A  creature  made  for  that  great  end, 
To  be  an  object  of  thy  love, 

To  live  and  dwell  with  thee  above. 

HYMN  CCCVL— C.  M. 

For  the  same.  . 

LORD,  I  am  pain'd  ;  but  I  resign 
My  body  to  thy  will ; 
^Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine, 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2.  Dark  are  thy  ways  of  providence, 
Wlule  they  who  love  thee  groan : 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceaPd  from  sense, 
Jlysterious  and  unknown. 

g^  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak^ 
And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  the  o-erburden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 


I  OP  THE   WOBU  Off   GOn.  ^6 

4.  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  teiirs^ 
I  Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 

Whilst  ev'ry  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  ev'ry  tear  he  sees. 

5.  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand 
With  peace  upon  its  wings  ? 

Give  it,  O  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 

[JVUli^0W'*s  selection. 

OF  THE  If  OUD  OF  GOD.  ~^ 

HYMN    CCCVII — L.    M. 

A  Precious  gift  on  man  bestow'd, 
Tiiat  is  to  have  the  word  of  God,; 
The  sure  infallible  record 
That  shews  the  counsels  of  the  Lord, 

2.  That  book  it  has  to  man  reveaPd, 
That  which  was  to  the  world  concealed ^ 
That  book  reveaPd  the  glorious  plan 
By  which  God  savM  the  race  ot  man. 

g.  Of  all  the  treasures  here  on  earth, 
This  book  is  of  the  greatest  worth ; 
From  age  to  age  it  handeth  down, 
As  much  as  need  to  man  be  known. 

4.  The  Bible  is  a  light  divine  ! 

It  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine .:, 
And  ev'ry  chapter,  line  and  page, 
Can  cast  a  light  on  ev'ry  age. 

5.  Bless'd  are  the  rays  this  light  doth  give, 
And  bless'd  are  they  \\  ho  do  receive ; 
This  blessed  light,  this  blessed  heat, 

C^n  make  our  hopes  and  joys  complet^T^ 


t96)  OP    THE   WORD   OF   GOD» 

HYMN  CCCVIII C.  M, 

For  the  same. 

r^  O  ye  my  servants,  go  ye  forth, 
^^  This  was  the  Saviour's  charge  ; 
Preach  ye  my  gospel  o'er  the  earth, 
And  to  the  world  at  large. 

2.  Make  known  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
The  charge  which  I  have  giv'n  : 

This  doctrine  unto  all  explain. 
Which  shews  the  way  to  heav'n. 

3.  My  spirit  shall  attend  the  word. 
As  ye  do  make  it  known. 

And  prove  that  I  am  Christ  the  Lord^ 
The  Father's  only  Son. 

4.  As  Moses  and  the  Prophets  said, 
Long  as  they  prophecied, 
Complete  redemption  I  have  made, 
When  I  for  sinners  died. 

5.  Teach  all  the  nations  ev'ry  where, 
The  aged  and  the  youth  ; 

My  counsels  and  my  will  declare, 
And  spread  the  gospel  truth. 

6.  Bring  life  and  peace  into  their  sight, 
Which  they  knew  not  before : 

Turn  them  from  darkness  unto  light. 
From  Satan  and  his  pow'r. 

7.  This  bless'd  and  sacred  word  of  God, 
Will  give  the  troubled  rest. 

When  publish'd  to  the  world  abroad^ 
Can  make  all  nations  blest. 


I  DECREASE  OP  THE  CHUBCK.        (29? 

I;    3.  O  may  that  word  of  truth  divine, 
i'*With  all  its  bright  displays, 
'  In  all  our  hearts  with  glory  shine, 
;  And  make  us  heirs  of  grace. 

j  JDECREASE  OF  THE  CHURCH  LAMENTED. 

I  HYMN  CCCIX— C.  M. 

I  TTNTO  thy  Zion,  Lord,  return, 

'  ^  And  pardon  all  lier  crimes  : 

!  Weil  we  deserve  to  weep  ajid  mpurn, 

In  these  distressing  times. 
I   2,  Lord,  hast  thou  hid  thy  gracious  facel, 
!  From  thy  dear  church  below, 
'  Who  is  an  object  of  disgrace, 
i  Deserving  to  be  so. 
;   8.  We  are  like  as  the  parched  lands, 
!  And  as  the  barren  field  : 
I  Where  all  the  force  of  laboring  hands 

But  thorns  and  briers  yield. 
4.  Thy  gospel  word  is  much  despis'd,. 

And  held  in  mere  disdain  ; 
I  The  world  and  Satan  have  devis'd, 
j  To  make  thy  gospel  vain. 
j    5.  How  fevi^  and  feeble  are  thy  saint%^ 
1  How  full  of  doubts  and  fears  I 

The  world  our  best  devotion  taints, 
!  And  mingles  with  our  pray  Vs. 
:    6.  And  when  we  join  to  sing  and  pray-^ 

And  wait  on  thee  our  Lord  ;  * 

Then  Satan  draws  our  minds  away^ 

Wiien  we  should  hear  thy  \yord^ 


298)    HOPES  OF  THE  CHURCH  REVIVAL. 

7.  Return  dear  liord,  with  mighty  powV, 
Thy  gospel  work  revive ; 
Thy  dying  church  to  life  restore, 
In  thee  to  grow  and  thrive. 

HOPES  OF  THE  CHURCH  REVIVAL. 
HYMN   CCCX L.  M. 

THE  Lord  will  build  his  church  again, 
And  in  his  holy  temple  reign. 
And  let  his  waiting  people  see, 
Her  increase  and  prosperity. 
%  Tho'  Zion's  walls  are  broken  down, 
The  Lord  still  claims  her  as  his  own ; 
Not  all  the  pow'rs  of  hell  below 
Can  cause  her  final  overthrow. 

3.  Should  God  appear  to  hide  his  face, 
As  if  he  would  withdraw  his  grace ; 
Yet  he  beholds  with  pitying  eye, 

And  hears  his  people  when  they  cry. 

4.  God  will  return  to  their  relief. 
Remove  their  sorrows  and  their  grief: 
They  who  his  precious  absence  mourn, 
Shall  be  rejoic'd  at  his  return. 

5.  They  who  are  griev'd  when  they  behold 
The  church,  declining,  dead  and  cold  : 
Shall  find,  that  God  will  still  revive 

His  work,  to  keep  his  church  alive. 

6.  His  wisdom  and  his  providence, 
Will  ever  prove  her  sure  defence  ; 
His  promis'd  aid,  his  promised  pow'r 
Will  guard  liis  church  for  evermore„ 


I  CROSSES    AND    AFFLICTIONS.  (299 

I  7.  Remember  us,  O  gracious  Lord, 
Who  wait  thy  promises  and  word  : 
O  cause  thy  gospel  Hght  to  shine, 
nrhat  many  thousands  may  be  thine. 

CROSSES  AND  AFFLICTIONS. 
HYMN  CCCXI.— C.  M 

WHAT  crosses  and  afflictions  meet, 
Whilst  we  on  earth  abide  ; 
With  Satan  and  the  world  beset. 
And  vex'd  on  ev'ry  side. 

2.  Our  toils  and  labours  of  this  life, 
Are  great  and  numberless  ; 

Our  disappointments,  frets  and  strife. 
Do  ev' er  mar  our  peace. 

3.  When  we  suppose  we  do  possess 
The  things  that  works  our  joys  ; 
They  prove  the  cause  of  our  distress^ 
And  are  but  trifling  toys. 

4.  The  w  orld  is  but  a  vale  of  tears^ 
A  scene  of  constant  woe  : 
We  live  in  constant  dread  and  fears, 
While  we  live  here  below. 

5.  With  anxious  cares  our  minds  are  filPd^ 
For  life  and  health  and  food: 

To  such  despairing  thoughts  we  yield. 
When  we  should  trust  to  God. 

6.  Such  frail  and  feeble  creatures  we, 
We  seek  but  never  find, 

Such  treasures  as  we  hope  should  be  • 
Real  peace  and  joy  ofmind» 


^0)      CROSSES    A>'B    AFPLICTI0:^8. 

7.  O  mighty  Saviour,  graciorus  Lord  ! 
Bestow  on  us  that  powV : 
That  we  may  trust  unto  thy  word/ 
And  doubt  and  fear  no  more. 

HYMNCCCXIL— L.  M. 

For  the  same. 

WHY  should  my  soul  feci  so  dismay'd^ 
Or  yield  to  doubts  and  slavish  fear; 
What  e'er  my  God  on  me  hath  laid, 
He  will  enable  me  to  bear. 
%  I  shall  not  sink  beneath  the  loa^. 
Or  perish  in  the  dreadful  storm  : 
My  hope  and  trust  is  to  my  God, 
W  ho  is  it  then  can  do  me  harm  ? 

3.  Tho'  many  doubts  and  fears  arise. 
Uke  as  a  fierce  destructive  blast. 
And  overwhelm  me  with  surprize, 
They  must  be  hush'd  and  laid  at  last. 

4.  Afflictions  like  a  burning  lake, 
May  fill  my  soul  with  fear  and  pain ; 
My  trust  and  confidence  to  shake, 
Yet  shall  my  trust  in  God  remain. 

B.  To  God  the  mighty  Lord  I  calf, 
When  floorls  of  trouble  do  prevail, 
And  humbly  to  his  feet  I  fall, 
Whose  help  to  me  shall  never  faiL 
6.  Am  I  by  all  my  friends  forgot, 
And  left  unto  myself  alone : 
My  blessed  Lord  forgets  me  not, 
WW  lets  me  know  I  am  liif  own. 


'  PRAISES    TO    GOD.  (SOI 

7.  Almighty  Saviour  I  am  thine, 
I  give  myself,  my  all  to  thee  : 
O  make  me  willing  to  resign^ 
TTo  all  that  thou  dost  lay  on  me. 

i     — .._ . . 

i  PRAISES  TO  GOD. 

LI  HYMN   CCCX!II.~L.  M. 

ET  all  in  heav'n  their  praises  brings 
All  on  the  earth  and  in  the  seas^ 
lUnite  and  worship  him  our  King, 
And  shew  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2.  The  brightest  angels  near  his  throne, 
[With  all  the  happy  hosts  above, 
Delight  to  make  his  glories  known. 
And  shew  the  greatness  of  his  love. 

a  But  O  his  love  is  greater  still, 
Than  men  or  angels  can  concieve  ; 
None  are  so  wise  as  to  reveal 
His  boundless  love,  by  which  we  live. 

4.  Immensely  great  and  numberless. 
Are  the  bless'd  bounties  of  his  hands: 
The  vilest  sinners  must  confess, 
Tho'  they  abuse  his  just  commands. 

6.  Should  we  not  love  and  praise  that  God, 
On  whom  the  hosts  of  heaven  attend^ 
Yet  condescends  to  our  abode, 
And  visits  us  like  as  a  friend. 

HYMN    CCCIV — C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

1\/TY  God, ray  portion,  and  my  love^ 
^^-*-  My  everlasting  all, 
Aa 


t02)  PRAISES    TO    GOD. 

I  Ve  none  but  thee  in  heav'n  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2.  What  empt}  things  are  all  the  skies. 
And  this  inferior  clod  I 

There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3.  In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 
Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 

'Tis  thy  sweet  beam  creates  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw^,  'tis  night. 

4.  A.nd  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed 
Among  the  shades  I  roll. 

If  my  Redeemer  shows  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul. 

5.  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth,  and  friends, 
And  health,  and  safe  abode  : 

Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things  ; 
But  they  arc  not  my  God. 

6.  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittVing  wealth, 
If  once  compar'd  to  thee  ! 

Or  what's  my  safety  or  my  health. 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me. 

7.  If  I  possessed  the  spacious  earth. 
And  caird  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  graces,  and  thyself, 

^I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

8.  Let  others  stre.tch  their  arms  like  seas, 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore. 

Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

[WilHston'sseUction- 


PRAISES    TO    GOD.  (SOi 

HYMN  CCCXV— E.  M. 
For  the  same. 

IT   ET  US  join  to  praise  our  Muker, 
^^-^  Let  us  worship  him  our  King  ; 
JAnd  with  angels  be  partaker, 
fAnd  glad  songs  of  praises  sing. 
I'See  the  wonders  he  has  wrought ! 
'His  grace  exceeds  ev'ry  thought. 

I  'i.  Praise  the  Father  who  esteem'd  us, 
^Who  is  ever  kind  and  good  ; 

IJPraise  the  Son  who  hath  redeem'd  us, 
ijiBy  the  shedding  of  his  blood  : 
^By  his  blessed  Spirit's  aid, 

II  Heirs  of  heaven  we  are  made. 

I   3.  Let  us  join  with  ev'ry  nation, 
•  And  with  all  who  praise  the  Lord  ; 
•Thank  the  Lord  for  our  salvation. 

And  the  knowledge  of  his  word: 
I  For  the  word  of  life  and  peace, 
I  That  of  joy  and  happiness. 
I    4.  Praise  the  Lord  for  ev'ry  blesslng^^ 

Which  we  constantly  receive : 

Grace  and  love  is  never  missing  ; 

Let  us  praise  him  while  we  live  ; 

Worthless  creatures  as  we  are. 

Yet  the  objects  of  his  care. 
5,  Numberless  are  all  his  graces^ 

More  than  we  can  ever  know; 

Should  we  join  to  sing  his  praises. 

Here  with  all  on  earth  below  : 


304)  PEAI3ES  TO  GOD4 

All  would  fail  to  speak  his  worthy 
Or  to  set  his  praises  forth. 
6.  Praises  be  to  God  for  ever, 
Praise  him  all  ye  hosts  above  ! 
Grace  and  mercy  faileth  never  : 
With  our  God,  the  God  of  love. 
Glory,  honour,  praise  and  pow'r^ 
Be  to  God  for  evermore. 

HYMN  CCCXVI.—P.  M.  E. 

/or  the  same. 

/^O ME  let  US  praise  our  God  ! 

^^  Like  as  the  angels  do  : 

And  shew  his  love  abroad 

To  all  on  earth  below. 

Our  joyful  son^s  to  God  we  raise, 

A-nd  humbly  join  to  sing  his  praisCi 

2.  The  mercies  of  our  Lord 
Are  endless  great  and  good  ; 
To  us  they  e^er  afford, 
Salvation,  life  and  food. 
His  promises  are  ever  sure. 
And  will  endure  for  evermore. 

3.  G^d  shews  his  love  and  grace. 
And  makes  his  counsels  known ; 
To  save  the  fallen  race. 

He  sent  his  only  Son  ; 

Who  bled  and  died  upon  the  tree, 

To  ransom  us  and  set  us  free, 

4.  His  spirit  from  above, 
For  Jesu's  sake  is  giv'n  J 


CHAISES   TO    GOD. 

Who  fills  our  hearts  with  love. 
And  fits  oiir  souls  for  heav'n  I 
His  blessed  giils  are  then  applied^ 
And  we  shall  then  be  sanctihed. 
5,  What  more  should  God  bestow 
To  all  the  human  race, 
While  they  live  here  below. 
Than  to  enjoy  his  grace ; 
Such  grace  as  can  cause  man  to  be 
Happy  to  all  eternity. 

TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS.^CCCXVIl 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  we  acknow- 
ledge thee  to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father 
everlasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud ;  the  Heav- 
ens, and  all  the  Powers  therein. 

To  thee,  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  con* 
tjnually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 
Heaven  and  Earth  are  tull  of  the  Majes- 
ty of  thy  Glory. 

The   glorious  company  of  the  Apostles 
praise  thee. 

The   goodly  fellowship  of  the   Prophets 
praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 
The    holy  Church,  throughout    all  the= 
world,  doth  acknowledge  thec^ 
Aa2 


306)  PRAX9B«  TO  GOD, 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty  ; 
Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 
Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  Christ. 
Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father, 
When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver 
man,  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be  boro 
of  a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
of  death,  thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of 
Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in 
the  glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come,  to  be 
our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants, 
w^hom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious 
blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  Vf'iih  thy 
saints,  in  glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine 
heritage. 
GoverH  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 
Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 
And  we  w^orship  thy  name,  ever,  world 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day 
without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 


,  PRAISES   TO   GOD,  (307 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us  ;  aa 
GUI'  trust  is  ill  thee. 

I    O  Lard,  in  thee  have  I  trusted  ;    let  me 
never  be  coniounded. 

iCommon  Prayer  Book. 


HYMN    CCCXVIII. — S.  M. 

I  For  the  same. 

If^OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^^  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord,; 
jAnd  thus  surround  the  throne. 
I  2.  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
'Be  banish'd  from  the  place  ! 
i  Religion  never  wa^  designed 
'To  make  our  pleasures  less. 
'  S.  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heav'nly  King^ 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4.  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky,, 
And  manages  the  seas, 

5.  This  awful  God  is  ours, 
Our  Father  and  our  love, 

He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs 
To  carry  us  above. 

6.  There  we  shall  see  his  face 
And  never;,  never  siH 


388)  FOR  OFFICERS  AS  MAGiaTRATBS;&C. 

There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in, 

7,  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create, 

8»  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below, 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow* 

9.  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets, 

10.  Then  let  oar  songs  abound^ 
And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 

Were  marching  throu^hlmmanucFs  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


CIVIL  OFFICERS  AS  MAGISTRATES,  8fc. 
HYMN  CCCXIX, — L.  M, 

CINCE  God  has  thus  ordain'd  it  so, 
^  That  civil  magistrates  should  be 
To  rule  and  govern  men  below. 
As  in  his  sacred  word  we  see. 
%  Since  such  like  office  I  do  bear 
To  execute  those  civil  laws. 


•       ton  A  MEETING  OP  A  SYNOD^  &C.  (309 

May  I  be  wise,  just  and  sincere 
To  judge  aright  in  evVy  cause. 

g.  The  Lord,  grant  me  an  upright  heart, 
A.nd  with  his  blessed  spirit  guide  : 
JFo  act  the  just  impartial  part, 
j[nall  whatever  I  must  decide. 
1 4.  From  none  but  thee  my  God  indeed^ 
iSuch  precious  gifts  1  can  obtain. 
Nor  gain  the  knowledge  that  I  need 
'ro  judge  between  my  fellow-men. 

5.  For  this  I  pray  and  humbly  ask 
jMy  God  endow  me  with  thy  grace  1 
iA.nd  qualify  me  for  the  task, 
\£o  do  my  office  in  my  place; 


FOR  A  MEETING  OF  A  SYNOD  OR   CON 
vention  of  Clergy. 
HYMN  CCCXX.— C.  M. 
p<OME  Holy  Spirit  condescend  I 
lO  Tj^y  presence  let  us  feel  ; 
'Do  thou  thyself,  O  Lord  attend ! 
hrhy  will  in  us  reveal. 
I  %    Important  is  the  cause  for  which  : 
IWe  are  assembled  now  ; 
;Thy  light  and  blessed  word  can  teach 
(That  which  we  ought  to  do. 
\  3.  To  build  the  Church  of  Christ  our  Lord; 
•The  kingdom  of  his  grace ; 
To  spread  the  knowledge  of  his  word. 
In  evVy  land  and  place. 


810)  FOR  A  MEETING  OF  A  SYNOD,    &C 

4.  O  be  our  counsellor  and  guide  I 
May  all  that  we  conclude, 
And  evYy  case  that  we  decide, 
Prove  truly  wise  and  good. 

5    We  should  be  truly  wise  indeed, 
Endowed  with  heav'nly  bliss, 
Or  we  may  never  hope  to  speed 
In  such  a  work  as  this. 

6.  Therefore  we  join  in  humble  pray  V, 
That  we  may  understand 
To  build  the  Saviour's  kingdom  here  : 
The  cause  we  have  in  hand. 

HYMN  CCCXXI.— C.   M. 

For  the  close  of  a  Synod. 

LET  thanks  and  praises  be  to  God, 
For  what  we  have  enjoy 'd. 
His  blessings  were  on  us  bestow'd. 
Whilst  we  were  thus  employed. 
%  In  couns'ling  on  the  needful  plan, 
To  build  his  church  below, 
And  shew  the  will  of  God  to  man, 
As  faithful  teachers  do. 

3.  We  praise  the  Lord  who  gave  us  grace. 
To  call  on  him  for  aid  ; 

His  presence  rested  on  this  place, 
For  which  we  humbly  pray'd. 

4.  We  trust  we  labour^  not  in  vain, 
In  all  that  we  have  done, 

^Twas  to  instruct  our  fellow-men. 
And  make  the  Saviour  known. 


1 


'  FOa  THOSE   WHO  AEE  IMPRISONED.   (311 

fe.  Lord,  we  thy  servants  now  depart, 
iiach  one  to  take  his  charge  ; 
^ith  the  desires  on  our  heart, 
Thy  kingdom  to  enlarge. 


FOR  THOSE  WHO  ARE  IMPRISONED. 
HYMN   CCCXXII. L.  M. 

T   ORD,  how  distressed  is  my  mind 
'^-^  To  be  within  these  walls  confin'd  ; 
IVVhat  griefs  ami  sorrows  do  I  feel  ! 
In  this,  my  dark  and  loathsome  cell. 
j  2.  While  looking  through  this  iron  grat^, 
jWith  horrors  I  do  meditate 
On  what  my  fate  may  be  at  last, 
jWhen  my  confinement  here  is  past. 

3.  I  have  despis'd  thy  holy  laws, 
itJntil  it  provM  to  be  the  cause 

Of  these,  my  troubles  and  distress  : 
Of  shame,  reproaches  and  disgrace. 

4.  And  while  I  feel  this  just  rebuke, 
•Enable  me  to  bear  the  stroke, 

(And  what  my  punishments  may  be  : 
iAs  my  offences  bring^  on  me. 
j  5.  d  may  this,  my  imprisonment, 
! Cause  me  sincerely  to  repent ; 
May  thy  afflicting  rod  and  smart, 
'Work  godly  sorrow  in  my  heart. 
6.  For  these  the  crimes  that  I  have  done^ 
My  suff 'rings  here  cannot  atone  ; 
Kot  any  thing  but  Jesu's  blood 
tJan  gain  for  me  the  grace  of  God* 


312)fOR  THOSE  WHO  ARE  TOBBBXBCUTEJ>. 

7»  A  change  of  heart  and  living  faith, 
Fits  me,  for  either  life  or  death  ; 
By  this  I  may  be  well  prepared 
To  live  or  die,  and  meet  my  Lord, 

FOR  THOSE  WHO  ARE  TO  BE  EXECUTED. 
HYMN    CCCXXIII C.    M. 

THY  grace  dear  Saviour  let  me  feel 
And  know  my  sins  forgiv'n  ; 

0  stamp  me  with  thy  Spirit's  seal  I 
To  fit  my  soul  lor  heav'n. 

2.  My  pardon  sealed  with  thy  bloody 
Will  set  my  soul  at  rest ; 

To  know  that  I  am  born  of  Crod, 
Would  make  me  truly  blest. 

3.  Grant  me  a  true  and  living  faith^ 
In  this,  my  fatal  hour. 

When  I  must  feel  the  stroke  of  death 
With  all  its  weight  and  powV. 

4.  O  may  my  trust  in  thee  not  fail, 
But  ever  firmly  stand  ; 

That  passing  through  the  gloomy  vale, 

1  reach  the  happy  land. 

5.  And  when  this  present  life  is  o'er, 
Then  take  me  to  thy  home, 

Where  I  shall  be  distressed  no  more 
And  death  can  never  come. 

6.  May  angels  bear  my  soul  aw ay^ 
To  where  my  Saviour  reigns. 
Where  neither  death  nor  Satan  may 
Afflict  my  soal  again» 


(31S) 

MILITARY  HYMNS, 
HYMN  CCCXXIV— -CM. 

An  Officer  or  Soldier  leaving  his  homt* 

T'M  call'd  to  camp  to  leave  my  home, 
^  My  friends  and  neighbours  too  : 
And  there  await  my  fate  and  doom, 
As  many  others  do. 

2.  I  march  into  the  martial  field, 
And  there  to  risk  my  Ufe  ! 
Where  men  their  bloody  weapons  wield 
For  battle,  war  and  strife. 

o.  They,  who  to  me  are  near  and  dear, 
They  weep,  they  grieve  and  mourn. 
They  live  in  dread  and  doubt  and  fear 
That  I  might  ne'er  return. 

4.  Should  this  not  fill  a  human  breast  ? 
And  bear  upon  the  mind  ; 

I  cannot  help  but  feel  distress'd, 
For  those  I  leave  behind. 

5.  But  so  it  is,  I  must  submit. 
What  e'er  my  lot  may  be  : 

To  bear  the  trials  I  inust  meet  ; 
My  Jesus  strengthen  me  I 

6.  The  sad  effects  of  war  I  feel. 
For  sin  my  just  reward  ; 

Yet  if  it  be  *my  Maker's  will. 
My  life  may  still  be  spar'd. 

7.  Lord,  be  with  all  of  mine  I  pray, 
And  all  of  my  concern  ! 

And  make  us  wise  from  day  to  day^ 
Thy  righteous  will  to  learn. 
Bb 


314)                  MILITARY  HYMKS;  ^ 

HYMN  CCCXXV._L.  M. 

For  an  Officer  in  camp.  i 

''T^HOU  Rov'reign,  great  almighty  Goi  t! 

-*■  From  none  but  thee  my  Lord  alone,  j 
My  soul  can  be  with  grace  endow'd, 

To  know  thy  will  that  should  be  done.  ^ 

2.  May  I  with  reverence  and  fear  I 

As  I  am  by  thy  precepts  taught,  , 

Perform  the  office  I  do  bear,  ^ 

Be  true  and  faithful  as  I  ought.  • 

3.  Give  me  to  know  and  understand  ^ 
The  charge  committed  to  my  trust ; 
And  when  I  have  to  give  command  :  ^ 
May  they  be  none  but  what  are  just  ; 

4.  My  duty  I  shall  best  fulfil, 

And  best  defend  my  country's  cause  :  1 

When  first  I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will,  , 

And  live  according  to  thy  laws.  | 

5.  As  faithful  heroes  were  of  old,  ■ 
Such  as  the  Lord  himself  had  chose' :  ^, 
Submissive,  humble^  stout  and  bold,  .; 
"Who  banish'd  great  and  mighty  foes.  J 

6    Like  such  as  they,  pray  let  me  be  !  | 

Possess'd  with  such  a  godly  mind  ;  | 

A  faithful  servant  unto  thee,  ; 

And  to  thy  blessed  will  resigii'd.  -f 

7.  O  make  me  wise  to  keep  in  view  !  | 

Thy  holy  will  and  righteous  ways,  ;' 
And  in  my  office  strive  to  do, 
All  to  thy  honour  and  thy  praise 


MILITARY    HYMNS.  (SV. 


T>E  thou  my  safeguai' 
^  My  refuge,  towV  a 


HYxMN  CCCXXVI— C.  M. 

For  a  Soldier  in  camp. 

d,  O  my  God ! 
and  shield  ; 
|The  tents  of  war  are  my  abode, 
jSet  in  thiS  martial  field. 
1  S.  Ain  I  protected  by  the  Lord, 
|A.midst  the  loud  alarm  ; 
A.nd  wreathin  is  of  the  bloody  sword, 
jMy  life  is  kept  from  harm. 

3.   Sh'juid  thousands  drop  on  ev'ry  side, 
A-nd  strangle  in  their  gore  ; 
lYet  thou  my  God  canst  still  provide, 
|That  I  may  i^e  secure. 
j  4.  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  tnist, 
•Let  me  on  thee  depend, 
jWhilst  I'm  in  duty  bound  and  must : 
jMy  country's  cause  defend. 

5,  Make  me  resigned  unto  my  fatej 
'And  patiently  to  bear, 
IWith  all  the  trials,  I  may  meet, 
[And  hardships  of  a  war* 
I  6    For  Jesu's  sake  my  sins  forgive  ; 
(Cause  me  thy  love  to  know  ; 
Teach  me  a  christian  life  to  live, 
A-s  christian  soldiers  do. 
I  7.  I  trust  unto  thy  providence^ 
IThy  promises  I  plead  ; 
jMy  life  is  safe  in  thy  defence, 
|In  ev'ry  time  of  need. 


S16)  MILITARY  HYMNS. 

8.  And  should  it  be  my  lot  and  fate, 
Here  to  resign  my  breath  ; 
May  I  be  in  that  happy  state  : 
To  die  with  living  faith. 

HYMN  CCCXXVII. C,  M. 

Thanksgiving  for  a  safe  return  jrom,  camp. 

T>RAISE  be  unto  my  gracious  Lord  I 
-*•    Who  heard  my  humble  mourn, 
Whose  providence  v»  as  my  safeguard^ 
And  causM  my  safe  return. 

2    Beset  with  dangers  all  around. 
And  threats  of  overthrow  ; 
But  still  a  way  for  me  was  found. 
That  brought  me  safely  through. 

3*  Whilst  numbers  of  my  fellow-men 
Were  hasten^  to  the  tomb, 
And  never  will  return  again 
To  their  respective  home. 

4.  This  proves  the  cause  of  great  distress, 
To  those  they  left  behind  : 

Their  main  support  for  temporal  blisS; 
ISo  more  on  earth  they  find. 

5.  What  better.  Lord,  am  I  than  they  ! 
Why  was  it  not  my  case  ? 

To  die  abroad  and  stay  away, 
From  this  my  home  and  place. 

6.  I  was  preserved  by  thy  care, 
But  O !  I  know  not  why  ? 

For  I  am  vile  as  others  are, 
liike  they,  deserve  to  die. 


POtl  SEAPARII^G  PERSONS.         (Sl7 

7.  My  God,  how  thankful  should  I  be, 
For  all  thy  hand  has  wrought  ; 

Great  are  thy  mercies  unto  me, 
But  I  deserve  them  not. 

8.  Therefore  I  praise  thee  so  much  mor6^. 
All  praise  to  thee  I  give  ! 

I  will  engage  my  utmost  pow'r, 
And  thank  thee  while  I  live. 

FOR  SEAFARING  PERSONS, 
HYMNCCCXXVIir.—L   M. 
T   ORD,  I  commit  myself  to  thee  ! 
•"  And  all  I  am  unto  thy  care, 
In  towns  or  cities,  land  or  sea  ! 
Thou  canst  preserve  me  ev'ry  where. 
2    My  life  is  evVy  where  secure, 
While  I  remain  in  thy  bless'd  hands  ^ 
Not  death  nor  all  of  Satan's  pow'r, 
Can  change  thy  great  and  just  commands, 

3.  Since  now  it  prov'd  to  be  my  lot. 
Thus  on  the  troubled  seas  to  sail  ; 
And  on  the  swelling  waves  to  float, 
Tossed  and  drove,  with  wind  and  gale. 

4.  When  waves  like  mighty  mountains  rolL 
When  driven  by  a  dreadful  storm  ; 

Their  furies  thou  canst  soon  control, 
And  guard  and  keep  my  life  from  harm, 

5.  VVhat  e'er  thy  providence  decrees. 
My  Lord,  I  will  with  patience  wait  i 
To  deal  with  me  just  as  thou  please, 
AVill  prove  to  me  the  best  of  fate, 

Bb2 


318)  TOE  SEAFARING  PERSONS. 

6.  Should  here  my  body  find  its  grave, 
If  so  my  Lord,  thou  see  it  best  ; 

I  pray  my  precious  soul  to  save 
And  take  her  to  thy  place  of  rest. 

7.  But  shouldst  thou  Lord  deliver  me, 
And  please  to  land  me  safe  on  shore  ; 
My  hearty  thanks  and  praise  shall  be  : 
To  thee  my  God,  for  evermore  I 

HYx\IN  CCCXXIX.— C,  M. 

For  the  same. 
T   ORD  !  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide ; 
•^-^  Thou  ai't  their  sure  defence  ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide. 
Their  help  Omnipotence.  [roam, 

2.  Tho'  they  through  foreign  lands  should 
And  breathe  the  tainted  air 

In  burning  climates,  far  from  home  ; 
Yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3.  Thy  goodness  SAveetens  ev'ry  soil. 
Makes  ev'ry  country  please  ; 

Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile. 
And  smoothest  the  rugged  seas  ! 

4.  When  waves  on  waves  to  heav'n  uprear'd 
Defy'd  the  pilot's  art ; 

When  terror  in  each  face  appeared. 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart ; 
6.  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  prayV  1 

To  snatch  me  from  the  grave  ! 
I  !bund  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  short  thine  arm  to  save  ! 


JOURNEYING    HYNNS.  (319 

6.  Thou  gav-st  the  word — ^the  whids  did 
•  The  storms  obeyM  thy  will,  [cease. 

The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  evVy  wave  was  still ! 

7.  For  this,  my  life  in  ev'ry  state, 
A  life  of  praise  shall  be  ; 

And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

[Common  I'rayer  Book. 


JOURNEriiyG  HYMNS, 
HYMN  CCCXXX— L.  M. 

I  Travel  into  distant  lands, 
There  to  discharge  my  trust  and  call ; 
Cotiimit  myself  into  thy  hands. 
To  thee,  my  God,  v/ho  governs  all. 

2.  All  my  concerns  to  tliee  is  known^ 
And  what  my  occupations  are. 

May  all  in  thy  bless'd  Name  be  done 
With  caution,  love  and  holy  fear. 

3.  Be  with  me  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Defend  and  guard  my  life  from  harm  : 
Grant  grace  and  wisdom  that  I  may 
My  duty  and  my  call  perform. 

4.  Take  charge  of  aU  I  leave  behind, 
And  let  thy  grace  with  them  reside, 
As  thou  ai-t  gracious,  good  and  kind, 
For  all  their  wants  and  needs  provide, 

5.  Dangers  compass  me  all  around^ 
Where  e'er  I  go  in  ev'ry  place  ; 


320)  JOURNEYING    HYMNS. 

No  place  of  safety  here  is  found, 
Whilst  I  am  here  to  run  my  race. 

6.  Whilst  I  remain  on  earth  below^ 
My  Ufe  is  but  a  pilgrimage  : 

I  have  to  wander  to  and  fro, 

This  world  affords  no  certain  stage. 

7,  But  I  shall  find  a  constant  home, 
Where  I  shall  be  for  ever  blest, 

When  Christ  my  blessed  Lord  shall  come^, 
And  take  me  home  with  him  to  rest. 

HYiMN  CCCXXXl.^C.  M. 

In  time  of  being  in  a  strange  place. 

I  Sojourn  as  a  stranger  here, 
My  calling  to  attend  ; 
My  Jesus,  be  thou  ever  near  ! 
My  guard,  my  shield  and  friend. 

2.  A.  stranger  here  in  distant  land. 
Of  no  friends  here  I  know  ; 

Yet  led  by  thy  unerring  hand 
I  shall  pass  safely  through. 

3.  If  thou  my  Lord,  art  still  with  me  I 
My  journey  will  be  blest  ; 

The  more  I  place  my  trust  in  thee, 
The  more  I  feel  at  rest. 

4.  Thou  Lord,  dost  see  in  evVy  place. 
In  ev'ry  place  thou  art  ! 

In  ev^ry  land  they  find  thy  grace. 
Who  seek  thee  with  their  heart. 

5.  Thy  providence  point  out  their  way^ 
Wherein  they  e'er  shall  speed  ^ 


JOUBKBYING    HYMNS.  (321 

They  find  thy  hand  from  day  to  day, 

As  they  may  want  or  need. 

6.  Dear  Lord,  my  case  to  thee  is  known, 
'  And  what  is  for  my  good  ; 
I  Teach  me  the  way  of  sin  to  shun  : 
:  At  home  or  when  abroad. 

I  ,  HYMN  CCCXXXII— C.  M. 

j  2'hanJcs giving  after  Journeying. 

THANK  God,  my  journey  now  is  o'er^ 
My  travels  now  is  past, 
And  safely  I  arrived  once  more. 
To  see  my  home  at  last. 

2.  What  praises  to  my  God  is  due, 
What  tribute  can  I  pay 

To  God,  who  safely  brought  me  through? 
Whilst  I  have  been  away. 

3.  Supported  by  God's  heavenly  grace. 
And  kept  from  danger  free : 

I  was  conducted  to  the  place. 
Where  I  had  need  to  be. 

4.  I  thank  my  Lord,  for  the  success, 
His  hand  on  me  bestow'd  ; 

My  office  I  discharged  in  peace, 
For  which  I  praise  my  God. 

5.  Thus  through  his  mercy  I  was  spar'd^ 
My  Journey  safe  to  end  : 

All  praises  be  to  thee  my  Lord;^ 
Who  art  my  constant  friend. 


INVITING. 
HYMN  CCCXXXIII.—L.  BL 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2.  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  giv'n 
To  'scape  from  liel   and  fly  to  heav'n  ; 
The  day  Oi  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  oi  the  day. 

3.  The  living  know  that  they  must  die. 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 

Tiieir  mem'i-y  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4»  Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  bury'd  in  the  dust  ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5    Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

6.  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there, 

[Watts. 

HYMN  CCCXXXIV.— CM 

For  the  same. 

\7E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
^   With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 


INVITING.  (323 

For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2.  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 
In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 

But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3.  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 
To  ransom  rebel  worms  ; 

'TJs  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4.  To  this  dear  refuge.  Lord,  we  come, 
^Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 

A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5    Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard, 
The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  rew^ard, 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6.  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love^ 
What  honours  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  th'  angelic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

[Cormno-n  Prayer  Book. 

HYMN  CCCXXXV.— P.  M.  E. 

For  the  same. 

T>LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow^, 
^  The  gtadly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  Jubilee  ts  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


324)  INVITING. 

2.  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
Redemption  by  his  blood 
Thro'  all  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee,  &c, 

§.  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought, 
The  heritage  above  ; 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought. 
The  gift  of  Jesu's  love  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee,  &c. 

4»  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell^ 
Your  Uberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee,  &c. 

5.  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 
The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  : 
Ye  happy  souls  draw  near. 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee,  &c. 

IJVilliston's  seUetion. 

HYMN  CCCXXXVI. — L.  M, 

For  the  same. 

^OME,  sinners  to  the  gospel  feast  ; 
^^  Let  ev'ry  soul  De  Jesu's  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind  ; 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 
2.  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all , 


'        BLESSEDNESS  OF    GOSPEL    TIMES.    (3^5 

!  Gome  all  the  world  !  come,  sinner,  thou ! 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 
3.  Come,  all  ye  souls,  by  sin  oppress'd, 
JYe  restless  wandVers  after  rest ; 
'Ye  poor,  and  maim'd,  and  halt,  and  blind,. 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 
;  4.  My  message  as  from  God  receive  ; 
iYe  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live, 
iO  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain^ 
|]Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain  ! 

5.  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel  t 
His  conqu'ring  love  consent  to  feel  ; 
Yield  to  his  love's  redeeming  powV^ 
And  fight  against  your  God  no  more, 

6.  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eycs^ 
That  precious  bleeding  sacrifice  ! 

His  offer'd  benefits  embrace. 

And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace  ! 

7.  This  is  the  time  ;  no  more  delay  ! 
The  invitation  is  to-day  ; 

Come  in  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him  who  dyM  for  all ! 

[IViUiston^s  selection^ 

THE  BLESSEDNESS  OF  GOSPEL  TIMES, 

HYMN  CCCXXXVII— S.  M. 
TTOW  beauteous  are  their  ie.Q,i, 
XX  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  brings  salvation  on  their  tongues^ 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 
2.  How  charming  is  their  voice  1 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
c 


S26)  IN   TIMB  OF   STORM. 

''  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King  ; 
f^He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.'^ 
8.  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4.  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heav'nly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desirM  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5.  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy, 

6.  The  L/ord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Thro'  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

[IVatts, 


IN  TIME  OF  STOBM. 
HYMN  CCCXXXVIIL— CM. 

P  RE  AT  God  defend  us  in  this  storm, 
^^  What  blasts  and  thunder  roar  ! 
Since  thou  canst  keep  my  life  from  harm 
In  this  tremendous  hour. 
2.  Alarming  thus  to  view  the  skies, 
Such  gloomy  aspects  wear  ; 
The  fearfullightning  darts  and  flies. 
And  dazzles  all  tfeeair. 


IN    TIME  OF   STORMS.  (327 

S.  Dear  Lord  this  casts  my  spirits  down^ 
When  thus  it  is  the  case  : 
To  hear  such  threats  and  see  such  frowns, 
In  this  alarmed  place. 

4»  Much  more  my  sou!  should  feel  afraid^ 
Yea,  I  should  quite  despair  ; 
Was  not  my  hopes  on  Jesus  stay'd, 
Who  guards  me  evVy  where. 

5.   VVhen  Satan  with  his  storms  prevail, 
And  tries  his  art  and  power  ; 
Let  not  my  trust  in  Jesus  fail, 
^or  give  up  evermore  ! 

HYMN  CCCXXXIX—L.  \L 

After  the  Storm  is  over. 

THE  Lord  be  praisM  the  storm  is  past  ( 
Tiiat  fearful  and  alarming  blast : 
That  cloud  of  horror,  black  as  night, 
Is  fled,  and  we  enjoy  the  light. 

2.  A  welcome  change,  for  just  before 
We  heard  the  fearful  thunder  roar  ; 
Despair  beset  us  all  around, 

To  hear  and  feel  that  awful  sound. 

3.  The  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  hear  our  cry^ 
And  let  his  judgments  pass  us  by  ; 

He  look'd  on  us  in  our  distress, 

And  caus'd  our  dreads  and  fears  to  cease. 

4.  We  join  to  sing  our  Saviour's  praise, I 
Who  has  preserv'd  us  all  our  days  : 

In  ev'ry  dark  and  trying  hour, 

He  guards  against  the  tempter's  powV, 


(828) 

IN  TIME  OF  CONTINUAL  DROUGHT 
HYMNCCCXL—C.M. 

LORD,  look  on  this,  our  panting  earth  ! 
Behold  our  dying  gi-ain  : 
Our  land  oppressM  with  cruel  dearth, 
And  groans  for  want  of  rain. 

2.  Our  land  is  like  the  barren  sands, 
Beneath  the  bum  in  g  sky  ! 

And  all  her  products  with'ring  stands, 
And  evVy  plant  must  die. 

3.  All  living  creatures  feel  distress'd, 
And  all  their  comfort  fails  ; 

The  whole  of  nature  is  oppress'd, 
Because  thy  wTath  prevails. 

4.  Thy  judgments  Lord  !  are  very  just^ 
If  thou  shouldst  never  grant 

A  single  rain  to  lay  the  dust, 
That  could  revive  a  plant. 

5.  Our  minds  are  fill'd  with  dread  and  fear^ 
And  conscious  of  our  guilt  ; 

The  curses  we  deserve  to  bear, 
They  will,  and  must  be  felt, 

6.  O,  we  should  feel  a  heavy  hand  I 
A  thing  we  never  knew  ; 

Should  drought  continue  in  our  land. 
Till  famine  would  ensue. 

7.  With  us  it  soon  may  be  the  case 
As  elsewhere  it  hath  been  ; 

Our  wretched  land  in  evVy  place 
Is  filFd  and  stain'd  with  sin. 


iS  TIME  OF  CONTINUAL  DROUGHT.  (32^ 

8.  Have  mercy  Lord,  we  humbly  pray  ! 
Send  us  a  gracious  rain. 
O  turn  thy  fearful  threats  away  ! 
lievive  our  hopes  again. 

HYMN   CCCXLI. C.  M. 

Tkanksoivin^  after  a  Drought. 

Ohould  we  not  thank  and  praise  our  God} 
^  Who  heard  our  humble  cry, 
Who  has  withdrawn  his  chastening  rod, 
And  laid  his  thr earnings  by. 

2.  The  blessed  rain  the  Lord  hath  sent^ 
Revived  our  scorching  earth, 

And  put  an  end  to  our  complaint  : 
And  tears  of  fatal  dearth. 

3.  Dae  praise  to  God  let  us  return. 
For  the  refreshing  rain. 

We  who  like  as  our  earth  did  mourn, 
Are  now  revivM  again. 

4.  Eternal  praise  to  God  Ave  give. 
In  whose  bless'd  hands  we  are ; 
Who  still  provides  for  us  to  live, 
Unworthy  as  we  are. 

5.  Had  heav'n  the  rain  from  us  withheld^ 
W'hat  w^ould  our  case  have  been  ? 

A  curse  had  rested  on  our  fields : 
Our  just  reward  for  sin. 

6.  Thanks  be  to  God,  it  was  his  will 
In  mercy  us  to  spare  ^ 

And  we  enjoy  his  blessings  still, 
Unworthv  as  we  are. 
0c2 


(330) 

ON  THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS  OF  GOD. 
HYMN  CCCXLII. L.  M. 

n^HE  great  command  Jehovah  gave^ 
-■'    No  other  Gods  but  only  me 

Shall  ye  my  chosen  People  have, 

Your  only  trust  in  me  shall  be. 
2.  No  graven  image  shall  ye  make, 

Nor  to  isuch  helpless  creatures  bow; 

Nor  them  for  your  salvation  take^ 

As  the  blind  savage  nations  do. 
8»  Ye  shall  not  take  my  Name  in  vain^ 

I  am  your  just  and  holy  Lord  ; 

UnpunishM  ye  cannot  remain 

Who  thus  profane  my  sacred  word. 

4.  Remember  well  the  Sabbath-day^ 
It  is  the  day  I  have  ordain'd 

For  men  to  spend  in  such  a  way  r 
That  saving  knowledge  may  be  gain'd. 

5.  Honour  thy  parents  with  delight, 
And  help  and  succour  them  always  ; 
For  that  is  lawful  just  and  right  : 
Thou  shalt  be  blest  with  length  of  days. 

6.  Thy  fellow-man  thou  shalt  not  kill, 
For  Satan  was  a  murd'rer  first ; 

All  murd'rers  do  the  Devil's  will, 
And  like  the  devils  shall  be  curs'd. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  steal  nor  yet  defraud 
Thy  fellow -men  of  what  they  claim, 
'Tis  breaking  of  the  law  of  God, 

And  brings  on  man  both  gnilt  and  shame, 


l-ttE  GLORY  OP  CHRIST.  (3^1 

8.  Adultery  that  horrid  act ! 
Commit  thou  not  that  shanu'tul  deedj 
They  who  are  guilty  of  such  tact. 
Their  ways  unto  destruction  lead. 

9.  False  evidence  thou  sha  t  not  bear, 
For  that  coald  cost  thy  neighbour's  liicy 
In  ev'ry  cause  the  truth  declare^ 

To  settle  all  debates  and  strife. 

10.  Thy  neighbour's  w  ife,  nor  w  hat  he  hath 
Thou  shalt  not  covet,  seek  or  crave  ; 

But  trust  the  Lord  for  life  and  deaih. 
And  be  content  with  what  you  have. 

11.  Great  God  to  thee  I  humbly  pray- 
Fill  us  with  holy  fear  and  aw  e ; 
Make  us  afraid  to  disobey 

Or  break  thy  just  and  holy  law. 

THE  GLORY  OF  CHRIST. 
HYMN  CCCXLIII. P,   M.  E. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King, 
Your  God  and  king  adore  ; 
Mortals  give  thanks,  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore! 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voiccj 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice^ 
2.  Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns, 
The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
When  he  had  purged  our  stains. 
He  took  his  seat  above  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lill;up  your  voice^ 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saint?,  rejoice. 


^12)  THE  GLORY  OF  CHRIST. 

3.  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 
He  rales  o'er  earth  and  heaven  ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 

Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice^ 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4.  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 
Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy ; 

Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice. 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

5.  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home  ; 

We  soon  shall  hear  th'  Archangel's  voice, 

The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice  ! 

[JViliiston^s  selecti&n^ 

HYMN  CCCLXIV.— C.  M. 

For  the  same. 

r^OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
^  With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 
2.  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  dy'd,  they  cry, 
To  be  exalted  thus  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  lipg  reply. 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 


BIRTHDAY,  (3SS 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give^ 
jBe,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 
I  4,  Let  all  that  dwell  above  tlie  sky, 
;And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas^ 
;Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
(And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5.  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

BIRTHDAY. 
HVMN  CCCXLV.— P.  M.  E. 

/^  OD  of  my  life  to  thee 

'^  My  cheerful  soul  I  raise  ; 

Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 

And  still  prolongs  my  days  : 

jl  see  my  natal  hour  return, 

I  And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

I  2.  A  clod  of  living  earth, 

I  glorify  thy  name. 

From  whom  alone  my  birth, 

And  all  my  blessings  cam,e  : 
[Creating  and  preserving  grace 
(Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 
I  8.  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 
j  To  thee,  O  let  me  live  ! 
I  To  thee  my  evVy  breath, 
i  la  thanks  and  praises  give : 


334)  PRAYER  FOR  MISlSTERS. 

Whatever  I  have,  whatever  I  am,. 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  name, 

4.  My  soul  and  all  its  powers, 
Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be  ; 
All,  all  my  happy  hours, 

I  consecrate  to  thee  : 

Me  to  thine  image  now  restore, 

And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore, 

5.  I  wait  thy  will  to  do, 
As  angels  do  in  heav'n  ; 
In  Christ  a  creature  new, 
Eternally  forgiven  : 

I  wait  thy  righteous  will  to  prove. 
All  sanctify'd  by  perfect  love. 

6.  Then  when  the  work  is  done, 
The  work  of  faith  with  pow'r, 
Receive  thy  favoured  son, 

In  death's  triumphant  hour  : 
Like  Moses  to  thyself  convey, 
And  kiss  my  raptured  soul  away. 

pViliiston's  seleciion. 

PRAYER  FOR  MINISTERS. 
HYMN  CCCXLVI.— L.  M. 

TpATHER  of  mercies  \  bow  thine  ear, 
-■-  Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r  ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be ! 
2.  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their 

charge 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge ; 


GEADLB  HYMK,  (Sg, 

Theii*  best  acqiiiremcnts  are  our  gain^ 
We  share  the  blessmgs  they  obtain. 

5.  Clothe,  therij  with  energy  divine 
«Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine 
JTo  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4.  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
•Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
iTeach  thenl  imniortal  souls  to  gain — 
iSouls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 
I  5.  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
!ln  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow^r. 

6.  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 

jXet  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread. 
{And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

, [Common  Prayer  Book, 

CRADLE  HYMN. 
HYMN   CCCXLVII— C.  M. 

MY  child  lie  still  to  rest  and  sleep, 
God's  angels  are  with  thee  ; 

Who  to  thy  bed  and  cradle  keep, 

Your  safeguard  they  will  be. 

2.  God  IS  your  Father,  good  and  kind, 

Your  life  and  breath  he  gave  ; 
]  Jesus  who  was  of  humble  mind. 

Died  for  your  soul  to  save. 
I    3.  Yes,  Jesus  was  an  infant  too, 
j  When  born  in  Bethlehem  ; 


366)  CRADLE    HYMK. 

The  Shepherd's  they  were  glad  to  view 
^Diat  nVant  when  he  came. 

4.  He  in  a  stall  and  manger  lay^ , 
Where  cow's  and  oxen  ied  ; 
He  rested  on  the  rugged  hay, 
Kot  on  a  dow  ny  bed. 

5    Thankful  should  be  such  babes  indeed, 
Who  on  this  earth  have  got ; 
Such  beds  and  cradles  as  they  need. 
But  Jesus  had  them  not. 

6.  He  was  a  truly  lovely  child. 
Delightful  to  behold ! 

His  countenance  were  meek  and  mild. 
More  choice  than  finest  gold. 

7.  He  came  to  make  ail  infants  blest. 
To  learn  them  all  his  way^s  ; 

Dear  chiM  lie  still,  and  sleep  and  resl 
Till  tbca  canst  sing  his  praise. 


Ekr>    OF    THE    HYXJTS. 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID, 

BY 

jyR.  WATTS, 
AND  OTHER  AUTHORS. 


PSALM  I. — C.  M, 

The  way  and  end  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Iflcked^ 

BLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Where  sinners  love  to  meet  ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat  : 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 
Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight ; 

By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word. 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [  He  like  a  plant  of  gen'rous  kind. 
By  living  waters  set. 

Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind, 

Enjoys  a  peaceful  state,] 
4f  Green  as  the  leaf  and  ever  fair. 

Shall  his  profession  shine. 
While  fruit  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust  ; 
What  vain  designs  they  form  ! 

Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust^ 
Or  chaff  before  a  storm. 

6  Sinnevs  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 
Among  the  sons  of  grace, 

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328)  PSALM  %  3. 

When  Christ  the  judge  at  his  right  hand 

Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 
7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread  ; 

His  heart  approves  it  well  ; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 


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PSALM  II. — C.  M. 

Christ's  Death  and  Resurrection 
H  Y  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ^ 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away. 

And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 
"2  The  Lo;d  that  sits  above  the  skies. 

Derides  their  ra^e  below, 
lie  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes. 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

3  «  I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

**  And  raise  him  from  the  dead  I 
*«  I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
*<  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  *'  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 
*'   The  ntmosi  heat he7i  lands  ; 

««  Thy  lod  of  iron  shall  destroy 

'«  The  rebel  that  withstands,'* 
3  Be  \vise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth. 

Obey  th'  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth. 

And  tremble  at  his  word. 
6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne. 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die  : 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

PSALM  III. — C.  M. 

A  Morning  Psalm. 

MY  God  how  many  are  my  fears  ? 
How  fast  my  fees  increase  ? 


PSALM  4.  (m 


Jionspiring  my  eternal  death. 

They  break  my  present  peace. 
:  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 

There's  no  relief  in  heaven, 
V.nd  all  my  growing  sins  appear 

Too  great  to  be  forgiven. 
'<  But  thou,  my  glory,  and  my  streng^Jj, 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread. 
Jhalt  silence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt. 

And  raise  my  drooping  head. 
I  [I  cry'd,  and  i^rom  the  holy  hill 

He  bow'd  a  listening  ear 

call'd  my  Father  and  my  God, 

And  he  subdu'd  my  fear. 
>  He  ahed  shoft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes. 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 

woke  and  wonder'd  at  the  grace 

That  guarded  my  repose.] 
I  What  the'  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 

All  arm'd  against  me  stood  : 
Perrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul  ; 

My  refuge  is  my  God. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  sing  ; 
^ly  God  has  broke  the  serpent's  teeth. 

And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 
'  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs. 

His  arm  alone  can  save  ; 
blessings  attend  thy  people  here. 

And  reach  beyond  the  grave, 

PSALM  IV. — C.   M. 

An  Evening  Psalm. 

ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pra}'! 
I  am  for  ever  thine  : 
'.  fear  before  thee  all  the  day. 
Nor  weuld  I  dare  te  sin. 


UO)  1PSALM5. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head. 
From  cares  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed. 
With  mv  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 
And  when  my  work  is  done, 

Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 
I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep  : 

Thy  hanJ  in  safety  keeps  my  days. 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

PSALM  V. — C.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Bay  Morning. 

LORD,  in  the  morning  ihou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r. 

To  -hee  lift  up  mine  eye. 
-2  Up  to  the  heav'ns  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  pleaci  fo;  all  his  saints, 
Pje--eafi:i  ;  at  his  Father's  throne 

Oar  songs  and  our  complaints. 
3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight. 

Nor  dwell  ai  thy  right  hand. 
-4  But  to  I'ly  House  will  I  resort. 

To  tast?  thy  mercies  there.; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court. 

And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  ...v  spirit  guide  my  feet. 
In  ways  of  righteousness. 

Make  v  ery  pa  h  of  duty  strait. 

And  pliin  before  my  face. 
€  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  te-nnt  mv  feet  astray  ; 
They  fiauter  with  a  bise  de.ngn. 

To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 


PSALM  a  (341 


?  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust. 

And  all  his  plots  destroy  : 
I  While  those  that  in  thy  mercy  trust, 
jl    For  ever  shout  for  joy. 
iS  The  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name, 
I     Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfill'd  ; 
!The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
I  .  With  favour  as  a  shield. 


PSALM  VI. — C.  M. 

1  Complaint  in    Sicknesr 

IN  anger.  Lord,  do  not  chastise, 
^       Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm  ; 
Nor  let  thine  awful  wrath  arise 
'      Against  a  feeble  worm. 

2  My  soul  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares. 
My  flesh  with  pain  oppress'd  ; 

My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears. 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  grief  wear  out  my  days  ; 
I  waste  the  night  with  cries, 

And  count  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
'Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 

4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more  ? 
My  eyes  consum'd  with  grief  : 

How  long,  ray  God,  how  long,  before 
Thine  hand  afford  relief  ? 

5  He  hears  his  mourning  children  speak. 
He  pities  all  our  groans  ; 

And  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word. 
Restores  our  fainting  breath  ; 

For  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord^ 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

Dd2 


U2) 


PSALM  ir. 


PSALM    VII. — C.  M. 
God's  Care  of  his  People,  and  Punishments  oj  Per- 
secutors. 
M/  trust  is  in  my  heavnly  friend. 
My  hope  in  thee  my  God  : 
Rise  and  my  helpless  life  defend, 
F;om  those  that  seek  my  blood, 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they. 
My  soul  to  pieces  tear. 

As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey. 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  e'er  my  pride  provok'd  them  first. 
Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 

Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  dust. 
And  lay  my  honour  low. 

4  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 
I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 

I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee. 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand. 
Their  pride  and  pow'r  control ; 

Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 

Deliv'rance  for  my  soul. 
d  Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust : 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 

To  vindicate  the  just? 
7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins. 

He  will  defend  th'  upright  : 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 

Against  the  sons  of  spite. 
S  Tho'  leagu'd  in  guile  their  malice  spread, 

A  snare  before  my  way : 
Their  mischiefs  on  their  impious  head. 

His  vengeance  shall  repay. 
9  That  cruel  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword  ; 
Awake  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 

►AiidjusticeoftheLoftD, 


PSALM  8.  (343 


PSALM  VIII. — C.  M. 

Christ*s  Condescension  and  Glorification. 

J    I  Lo'd, our  Lord,  how  wond'rous  great 
^^  Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heav'nly  state 
i      Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 
2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high,       i 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night. 
And  shining  stars  that  grace  the  sky. 

Those  moving  worlds  of  light. 
5  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race. 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
T'hat  thou  should'st  visit  him  with  grace. 

And  love  his  nature  so  ? 
■4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
.Made  lower  than  his  angels  are. 

To  save  a  dying  worm  ? 
5  [Yet  while  he  liv'd  on  earth  unknown. 

And  men  would  not  adore. 
Behold  obedient  nature  own. 

His  Godhead  and  his  pow'r, 
€  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 

And  fish  at  his  command, 
JBring  their  large  shoals  to  Petei^^s  net, 

Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 
7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son, 

Shone  through  the  fleshy  cloud  ; 
2Jow  we  behold  him  on  his  throne. 

And  men  confess  him  God. 
%  Let  him  with  majesty  be  crown'd. 

Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death  ; 
And  his  eternal  honours  found, 

From  all  things  that  have  breath. 
^  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wond'rous  gr^« 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heav'nly  state 

Let  the  whole  e«irth  proclaim. 


Mi)  PSALM  S. 

PSALM  IX. — O.  M. 

Wrath  and  Mercy  from  the  Judgment  Seat* 

'^^'y  ITH  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song, 

'  ^     Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim, 
Thoii  sov'reign  judge  of  right  and  wrong 

Wilt  put  thy  foes  to  shame. 

2  I'll  singthv  majesty  and  grace  ; 
My  God  prepares  his  throne 

To  jud^^e  the  Avorld  in  righteousness. 
And  make  his  \  en  i;eauce  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 
For  all  the  poor  oppress'd  ; 

To  save  the  people  of  his  love. 
And  jx:e  the  wea'  y  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 
In  thy  abundant  grace  ; 

For  thou  has  ne'er  forsook  the  just. 
Who  humblv  seek  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  lighteous  Lord, 
Who  dwells  in  Zion^s  Hill, 

Who  executes  his  threat'ning  word. 
Whose  works  his  grace  fulfil. 


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PART  II.— C.  M. 

7'he  Wisd)m  and  Equity  of  Providence. 
I-IEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme  andjust, 


Shall  once  enquire  for  blood 
The  humble  souls  that  mourn  indust. 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God 

7  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 
Does  his  own  children  raise  : 

In  Zinn''3  gates  with  cheerful  breath. 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

8  His  foes  shall  fall  with  heedless  feet. 
Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 

And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 
That  their  own  hands  have  spread. 


PSALM  10.  {US 

I    Thus  by  thy  judgment,  mighty  God, 
I    Are  thy  deep  counsels  known  : 
jVhen  men  of  mischief  are  destroy 'd, 
I!  In  snares  that  were  their  own. 
I  0  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell  ; 
Ij  Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
i  Against  thy  known  commands. 
j:l  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 

1  And  wait,  and  long  complain. 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 

Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

2  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat, 
I   To  judge  and  save  the  poor  ; 

Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 

'    And  man  prevail  no  more. 

13  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud, 

•    And  put  their  hearts  to  pain. 

Make  them  confess,  that  thou  art  God, 

I    And  they  but  feeble  men.] 


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PSALM  X. — C.  M. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Saints  saved, 

H  Y  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far. 
And  why  conceal  his  face. 
When  great  calamities  appear, 

1  And  times  of  deep  distress  ? 

2  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 
Thy  justice  and  thy  laws  ? 

Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride. 
And  slight  their  nghteous  cause  ? 

3  They  cast  thy  judgments  from  their  sight 
And  then  insult  the  poor  : 

They  boast  in  their  exalted  height. 
That  they  sh  vll  fall  no  more. 

4  Arise,  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand 
Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 


346)  PSALM  11. 

No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand. 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 

5  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage. 
And  say  with  foolish  pride. 

The  God  of  heaven  will  ne^er  engage 
To  Jig  At  on  Zion^s  side  ? 

6  But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord  ; 
And  powrful  is  thine  hand. 

As  when  the  Heathens  felt  thy  sword. 
And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray. 
And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  ; 

Accept  the  vows  thy  children  pay. 
And  free  thy  saints  from  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress. 
No  more  despise  the  just  ; 

And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess. 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust, 

PSALM    XI. — L»   M. 

God  loves  the  Righteous,  and  hates  the  Iftckedt, 

MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  ; 
Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry. 
Fly  like  a  timorous  trembrmg  dove. 
To  distant  to  u^ds  or  mountains  fly  ? 

2  If  >;oveinment  be  once  destroy'd, 
(This  firm  foundation  of  our  peace) 
And  violence  makes  justice  void. 
Where  shall  the  dghteous  seek  redress  ? 

3  The  Lord  in  hca-'nhas  fix<dhis  throne. 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below  : 

To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known  ; 
His  eve-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far. 

To  prove  their  love  awdtry  their  grace. 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 


PSALM  12.  (317 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Sulphurous  flames  of  wasting  ('oath. 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom,  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls 
\Vhose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere, 
jAnd  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 

jjThe  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 

PSALM   XII.  —  C.    M. 

Complaint  oj  a  general  Corruption  of  Manners. 

HELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail. 
Religion  loses  ground  ! 
'The  sons  of  violence  prevail. 

And  treacheries  abound. 
12  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 
•      Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part  ; 
[With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
'     And  with  a  double  heart!! 

3  If  we  reprove  some  hate  ul  lie, 
i     They  scorn  our  faithful  word  : 

!*«  Are  not  our  lips  our  own,''''   they  cry, 
\      «*  And  who  shall  he  our  Lord  P^ 

4  Scoffers  appear  on  ev-ry  side, 
'      Where  a  vile  race  of  men 

Is  rais'd  to  seats  ot  pow'r  and  pride. 
And  bears  the  sword  in  vain, 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound. 
And  blasphemy  -rows  bold, 

When  faith  is  rarely  to  be  found. 
And  love  is  waxen  cold  : 

6  Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on  1 
Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign  ? 

May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 

7  ♦'  Yes,  saith  the  Lord,  now  v.'ill  I  rise, 
♦«  And  make  the  oppressors  flee^ 


348) 


PSALM  !§• 


f«  I  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 

*«  And  set  my  servants  free." 
8  Thy  word,  like  silver  sev'n  times  try<d. 

Through  ages  shall  endure  : 
The  men  that  in  thy  truth  confide, 

Shall  find  thy  promise  sure. 

PSALM  XIII. — C.    M. 

Complaint  tender  the  Temptation  of  the  VeviL 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  } 
My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 

When  shall  I  feel  those  heavnly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  laboring  soul 
Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 

Thy  woi'd  can  all  my  foes  control. 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  Prince  of  darkness  tries 
All  his  malicious  arts  ; 

He  spreads  a  mist  around  mine  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield. 
My  soul  in  safety  keep  ; 

Make  haste  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 
In  death^s  eternal  sleep. 

5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud. 
Should  I  become  his  prey  ! 

Behold  the  sons  of  hell  gi'ow  proud 
To  see  thy  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke. 
And  Satan  hide  his  head  ; 

He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look. 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sov'reign  grace 
Whence  all  ray  comforts  spring  : 

I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  thy  salvation  sing. 


PSALM  14,  (S13 

PSALM    XIV.  —  C.  M. 

By  Nature  all  men  are  Sinners. 

FOOLS,  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say, 
<«  That  all  religion's  vain, 
'*«  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
'     <'  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men.'* 
'2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane^ 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds  ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds, 

3  Thfe  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne 
Look'd  down  on  things  below. 

To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace. 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

4  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray. 
Their  practice  all  the  same  ; 

There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand^ 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit,  -()( 
Their  slanders  never  cease  ; 

How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet : 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 

6  Such  seeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root) 
Tn  ev'ry  heart  are  found  ; 

Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
'Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

PART  IL— C.  M. 

The  Folly  of  Persecutors. 

7  A   RE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grew© 
_t\_  That  they  the  saints  devour  ? 

And  never  worship  a<-  thy  throne. 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  pow'r  ? 

8  Great  God,  appear  to  their  surprise. 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name  ; 

Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise, 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 

9  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  B 
And  yet  our  foes  deride. 


ii6o)  PSALM  16,  IQ. 

That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust.; 

Great  God,  confound  their  pride. 
10  O  that  the  joyful  day  was  come 

To  finish  our  distress  ! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home.. 

Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

PSALM  XV. — C.  M 

Character  of  a  Saint, 

WHO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 
O  God  of  holiness  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  oT  grace. 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways. 
And  works  with  righteous  hands  ; 

That  trusts  his  Maker's  promis'd  grace. 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  hearty, 
Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue  ; 

Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report. 

Nor  do  his  nei^ihbour  wrong. 
4)  The  wealthy  ainnerhe  contemns. 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And  tho'  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears. 

Still  he  performs  his  word. 
6  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe. 

And  never  wrong  the  poor  ; 
'This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth. 

And  find  his  heav'n  secure. 


PSALM    XV!» — L»  M» 

Confession  of  our  Poverty  ;  and,  Saints  the  best 
Company. 

PRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need^ 
For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  flee. 


PSALM  le,  (S51 

But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead  ; 
{My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

2  Ort  have  mv  heart  and  tongue  confest 
f  How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am  ; 

My  praise  can  never  make  thee  blest, 
,Nor  add  new  ■j;lories  to  thy  name. 
1 3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 

Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do  ; 
;  The^^eare  the  company  I  keep, 
!  These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 
'4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
I  To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine  : 

i  love  the  men  of  heav'nly  birth. 

Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 

PART  II. — L.  M. 

■     Christ's  All-sufficiency. 
f.   T'TOW  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise, 
A  1.  Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol-god  \ 
I  will  not  taste  their  sac  ifice. 
Their  oflF'rings  of  forbidden  blood. 

6  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup. 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upon  : 
He  for  my  hfe  has  offerM  up 
Jesu-i,  his  best  beloved  Son, 

7  Jlis  love  is  my  perpetual  feast  ; 
By  day  his  counsels  2^uide  me  right  ; 
And  be  his  name  fo^'  ever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night, 

8  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes  ; 
At  my  right  hand  he  stands  prepar'd 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise. 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

PART  III.^-L.  M» 

Coura-re  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  the  Resurrection,- 

9  "WTtTHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong* 

T  T    His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  ; 


§52) 


PSALM  17, 


Be  glad  my  heart,  rejoice  my  tongue. 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

10  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head. 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead. 

Nor  lose  thv  children  in  the  grave. 

11  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey. 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high  ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wond'rous  way 
Up  to  the  throne  above  the  sky. 

12  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heav'nlyjoys  through  all  the  place. 


PSA.LM  XVII.— L.  M. 

The  Sinner's  Portion  and  Saint's  Hops^ 

LORD,  I  am  thine  :  but  thou  wilt  prove 
My  faith^  my  patience  and  my  love  ; 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join. 
They  are  the  sword  the  hand  is  thine, 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below  ; 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know, 

^Tis  all  they  seek  ;  they  take  their  shares-; 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign  ; 
liord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go. 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

5  O  glorious  hour  !  O  blest  abode  ! 
i  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God  ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  souL 


PSALM  18,  p^ 


j^  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Tili  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  : 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surpri^ 
•And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

PSALM  XVIII. —  L.  IVf. 

Deliverance  from  Despair. 

THE  E  will  I  love,  O  Lord, my  strength. 
My  rock,  my  tow'r,  my  high  defence^ 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust,. 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave-. 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade  j 
While  floous  of  high  temptation  rose. 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afr&.id. 

3  I  saw  the  op'ning  gates  of  hell. 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, 
(Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell) 
Wliile  I  was  hurry'd  to  despair. 

4  In  my  distress  1  call'd  my  God, 
"When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine  ; 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint ; 
And  prov'd  his  saving  grace  divine, 

5  [With  speed  he  flev/  to  my  relief. 
As  on  a  cherub's  wing  he  rode  ; 
Awful,  and  bright  as  lightning,  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliv'rer,  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke. 
The  blast  of  his  Almighty  breath  : 
He  sent  salvation  fiom  on  high. 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great. 
Much  was  their  strength,  and  more  their  va.g^:f. 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conqu'ror  still 

In  all  the  wars  the  proud  can  wage. 
■i  iVly  song  for  ever  shall  record 
"I'hat  terrible,  that  joyful  hour  •; 

Be  ^ 


S51)  PSALM  18', 

And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  pow'r. 

PART  II«— L.   M» 

Sincerity  proved  and  rewarded. 

9  T    ORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
JLi  Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear ; 

Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 

And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause. 

10  Since  I  have  learn'd  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face  : 
Or  if  my  feet  did  'e'er  depart,  * 

Thy  love  reclaim'd  my  wand'ring  heart. 

11  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest  i 
What  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast  ! 
But  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within, 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin. 

12  That  sin  that  close  besets  me  still. 
That  works  and  strives  against  my  will  ; 
When  shall  thy  spirit's  sov'reign  pow'r 
Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more. 

13  With  an  impartialhand, the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward  : 
The  kind  and  faithful  sauls  shall  find 
A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 

14  And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know, 
God  hath  an  arm  ofvengeance  too  : 

The  just  and  pure,  shall  ever  say. 

Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they. 

PART  III. — L.    M. 

Rejoice  in  God, 

15  TUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  w^ord, 
♦I  Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  : 

Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord 
Or  where*s  a  refuge  like  our  God  ? 

16  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  mighty 
Givea  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield  i 


TSALM  la  (355 

And  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fight, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 

17  He  lives  and  blessings  crown  hisreigU; 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives. 

The  dai'k  designs  of  hell  arc  vain  : 
While  heav'nly  peace  my  Father  gives, 

18  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age, 
I  will  exalt  my  Father's  name. 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage. 
But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame, 

19  To  David  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  for  ever  shall  extend  ; 

Thy  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head. 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 


PSALM  XIX. — S.  M. 

The  Book  of  Nature." and  Scripture. 

BEHOLD  the  lofty  sky, 
Declares  its  maker  God, 
And  all  the  stari'y  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  pow'r  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same  ; 
While  night  to  day  and  day  to  night 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  ev'ry  diff'rent  land 
Their  gen'ral  voice  is  known  : 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  handj 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice. 
Here  he  reveals  his  word  ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes, 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands^ 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 


356^  PSALM  lb', 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure. 
His  truth  without  deceit  ; 

His  promises  tor  ever  sure. 
And  his  rewards  are  great, 

7  Not  honey  to  the  taste 
Affords  so  much  delight ; 

Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pasS'^ 

So  much  allures  the  sight. 
S  While  of  thy  works  I  sing. 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim. 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King| 

in  my  Redeemer's  name. ' 

PART  II. — S.    M. 

God''   word  most  excellent. 

9  T>E HOLD  the  morning  sun 
X3  Begins  his  glorious  way  j 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run^ 
And  life  aiidliglit  convey. 

10  But  where  the  gospel  comes. 
It  spreads  diviner  light, 

it  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs. 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

11  How  perfect  is  thy  word  1 
And  all  thy  judgments  just. 

For  ever  sure  thy  promise.  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

12  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  giv'n  ! 

Q  may  I  never  read  in  vain. 
But  find  the  path  to  hcay'n  1 

13  1  heard  thy  word  with  love. 
And  I  would  fain  obey  : 

Send  thy  good  spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me  lest  I  stray. 

14  O  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 

Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would  ncyt  dare  transsress. 


PSALM  20,  (357 


15  Warn  me  of  ev'ry  sin, 
I    Forgive  my  secret  faults. 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
i    Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts, 
;16  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
1    I  spread  thy  praise  abroad  ; 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song. 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


PSALM  XX. — L.   M. 

Prayey^  and  Hopt  qfVictoi^y, 

NOW  may  the  God  of  pow*r  and  grace 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ! 
\\Jekovak  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
I  And  brings  deliv'rance  from  on  high. 
j  2  The  name  of  Jacobus  God  defends, 
jWhen  bucklers  fail  and  brazen  walls  ; 
jl  He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
'Succour  and  stren<^th  when  Zion  calls. 
!3  Well  he  remembers  all  aur  sighs, 
iHis  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts  : 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 
I  Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 
4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope. 
An  1  in  the  name  of  Isrue/'s  God, 
Our  troops  shall  lift  thei   banners  up. 
Our  natives  spread  their  flags  abroad. 
i  5  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 
j  And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boast  j 
j  Our  surest  expectations  are 
•  From  thee,  the  Lord  ofheav'nly  hosts* 
j  6  f  O  may  the  mem'ry  of  thy  name 
I  In.^pire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 
Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame  ; 
Or  quit  the  field  with  coward  flight.] 
7  Now  save  as.  Lord,  f>o  n  slavish  fear^^ 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong? 


SBS)  PSALM  21,  ^2. 

Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 


I 


PSALM  XXI. — C.  M. 

National  Blessings  acknowJedired. 
IV  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise. 


Our  favour'd  realms  rejoice 
Aud,  blest  with  thy  salvaUon,  raise 

To  heav'n  their  cheerful  voice. 
^  Thy  sure  defence,  th  o'  nations  rOUttd, 

Hath  spread  our  lising  name, 
And  all  our  feeble  efforts  crown'd 

With  freedom  and  wit-h  fame. 

3  In  deep  distress  our  injiu-'d  land  • 
Implo! "d  thy  povv'r  to  save  ; 

Fo'^  life  we  pray'd  ;  thy  bounteous  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

4  Thy  mighty  arm,  eternal  Pow'r, 
Oppos'd  their  deadly  aim. 

In  mercy  swept  them  from  our  shore. 
And  spread  their  sails  with  shame, 

5  On  thee,  in  want,  in  woe  or  pain, 
Our  hearts  alone  rely  ; 

Our  rights  thy  mercy  vvill  maintain. 
And  all  our  wants  supply.. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wond'rous  pow'r  declare; 
And  still  exalt  thy  fame  ; 

While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare. 
For  thine  Almighty  name. 


PSALM  XXII. — C,  M, 

The  Suff'enngs  and  Death  of  Christ. 

WHY  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 
Vor  will  a  smile  afford  ? 
(Thus  Da^nd  once  in  anguish  spoke,. 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 


PSALM  22.  iSBB 

\3  Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 

'       Among  Lb}'  piaising  saints, 

[  yet  thou  canst  hear  our  groan  as  welj, 

j      Ai>d  pity  our  complaints. 

.^  Oaf  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name,  ^ 

i'    And  great  deliv'rance  found: 

'sAnd  I'm  a  worm  despis'd  of  men. 
And  ti  odden  to  the  ground. 

4f  With  shaking  head  they  pass  me  by^ 
And  lau^^h  my  soul  to  scorn  : 

In  vain  ke  trusts  in  God,  they  cry, 
(,      Neglected  ajid forlorn. 

.5  But  thou  art  he  who  form'd  my  fleg,h, 
i       By  thine  almighty  word  ;  ' 

j  And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast 
I       My  hope  is  in  the  Lord, 
'  6  Why  will  my  father  hide  his  ffice 
j      When  foes  sUnd  threat'ning  roun^_, 

In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
'       And  not  a  helper  found  ? 

f'  7  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 
The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
j  By  ^oes  encompass'd  fierce  and  strong. 
As  lions  roaring  loud, 

8  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meetj 
To  multiply  the  smart  ; 

Thev  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet> 
And  try  to  vex  ray  heait 

9  Yet  ir  thy  sov'reign  hand  let  loose 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell. 

Why  will  my  heav'nly  Father  bruise 
The  son  he  loves  so  well? 

10  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 
Withhold  this  bitter  cup  ; 

But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee. 

And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 
i-1   My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknowiV> 

In  groans  I  waste  my  breath  ; 


360)  PSALM  22. 

Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down^ 

Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 
22  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up. 

And  trust  it  in  thy  hand  : 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope 

And  rise  at  thy  command. 


PAET   II. — C.    M» 

Christ* s  Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 


13 


i^  l\JOW from  the  roaring  liorCs  ^^.gef 
X  T  it 0  Lord,  protect  thij  Son, 


<«  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
*<  The  powers  cf  hell  alone.'" 

14-  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray 

With  mighty  cries  ana  tears, 
God  heard  him  in  the  dreadful  day. 

And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 

15  Great  was  the  vict'ry  of  his  death. 
His  throne  exalted  high  ; 

And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship  or  shall  die. 

16  A  num'rous  offspring  must  arise 
From  his  expiring  groans  ; 

They  shall  he  ceckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

17  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 
His  table  richly  spread  ; 

And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 

With  joys  immortal  fed. 
IS  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 

Of  our  incarnate  God, 
And  nations  yet  unborn  prafess 

Salvation  in  his  blood. 


PSALM  23,  24.  (661 

;  PSALM  XXIII.  —  C.   M. 

Gud  our  ■'^hephet  U. 

MY  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 
Jehovah,  is  his  name  ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 

1  Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  A<t  biiings  my  wand 'ring  spirit  back 
When  1  forsake  his  ways, 

i  And  leads  me  for  his  mercy's  sake, 

j      In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

'3  When  I  walkthrough  the  shades  of  death. 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay  ; 
!One  word  o  thy  supporting  bieath 
'     Dnves  all  niy  fears  away. 
14  Thy  hand  in  'ight  of  all  my  foes 

Doth  still  my  table  sprea^  ; 
,My  cup  with  bles'^ings  ove. flows, 
j      Thine  oil  anoints  ray  head. 
|5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
;0  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode. 
!      And  all  my  work  be  praise  ! 
!6  There  would  1  find  a  settled  raet, 
!      (While  others  2:0  and  come) 
No  more  a  strange*:  or  a  guest,  j. 

But  hke  a  child  at  home.  f^T^j^^^HT 

PSALM   XXIV. — L.    M. 

i  Saints  Dwell  in  Heaven. 

THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds  ; 
JHe  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas, 
[;  And  gave  it  for  tlieir  dwelling-place. 
1'2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
'iThy  palace,  Lor-l,  above  the  sky  ; 
I  Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode, 
i|  And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God  ? 


362)  PSALM  25. 

3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin. 

Whose  heart  is  pu  e,  whose  hands  are  clean, 
^  Him  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  bless, 
AnJ  clothe  his  soul  vith  righteousness, 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race. 
That  seek  the  God  oi  Jacob's  face  ; 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

5  Rejoice  ye  shining  worlds  on  higb^ 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ; 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Yeheav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  display. 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour's  way  : 
L.aden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell. 
The  Conqu'ror  comes  with  God  to  dwell*. 

7  Rais'd  from  the  dead  in  awful  state. 
He  opens  heav'n's  eternal  gate. 

To  give  his  saints  ablest  abode. 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

PSALM  XXV. S     M* 

Waitins;  for  Pardon  and  Direction' 

I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
My  trust  is  in  his  name  ; 
Let  not  my  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  ti'iumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin  and  the  pow'rs  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair  j 

Lord,  make  me  know  thy  cov'nant  well 
That  I  may  'scape  the  snare, 

3  From  beams  of  dawning  light 
Till  ev'nins;  shades  arise. 

For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait. 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy  s;;race. 
And  lead  me  in  thy  truth  ; 

Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days. 
And  follies  of  ray  youth* 


PSALM  25.  (368 


I  5  The  Lord  is  iiist  and  kind, 
[j     The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways, 

I  And  ev'ry  humble  sinner  find 

II  The  methods  of  his  grace. 
^6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

I      He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  : 
(He  pardons  (tho'  my  guilt  be  great) 
Thro'  my  Redeemer's  name. 


PART  II. — S.  M. 

Divine  Instruction^ 

7  TT^THERE  shall  the  man  be  found, 

W   That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound. 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart. 

The  wonders  of  his  cov'nant  show. 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

9  The  dealings  of  his  pow'r 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still. 

With  such  as  keep  his  cov'nant  sure-> 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

10  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker's  face. 

Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 


!  PART  III. — S.  M. 

I  Distress  of  Soul. 

11 

I  UTt^INE  eyes  and  my  desire 

'I      jJ/a.  Are  ever  to  the  Lord  ; 

j  I  love  to  plead  his  promis'd  grace 

1      And  rest  upon  his  word. 

[12  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul, 

'     Bring  thy  salvation  near  ; 


g64)  PSALM  26. 

When  will  thy  hand  assist  my  feet 
To  "sea;  e  the  deadly  snare  i 

13  When  shall  the  sov'reign  grace 
Of  iny  tbigiv'ing  God, 

R.^store  me  from  those  dang'rous  ways 
Mv  wand'ring  feet  have  trod  ? 

14  The  tumult  of  my  ihoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  uoe  ; 

My  spiiit  Ian   'lishes,  my  heart 
Is  de-olate  and  low. 

15  With  ev'ry  morning  light 
My  sorrow  now  begins  ; 

Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pain. 
And  pardon  all  mv  sins 

16  Behold  the  hosts  o" hell. 
How  c-uel  is  their  hate  ! 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 

17  Oh  keep  my  soul  from  death, 
Nar  put  my  hope  to  -hame, 

FoT'  I  have  plac'd  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  rame. 

18  With  humble  faith  I  wait 
To  see  'hy  'ace  a  -ain  ; 

Oi  fsraWxt  shall  ne'er  be  said. 
He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain, 

PSALM  XXVI. — L.  M, 

Self-examination. 

JUO(iE  me,  O  Loi-d,  and  prove  my  ways, 
Aad  try  my  reins,  a^id  try  my  heart  : 
Mv  faith  upon  thy  pi omise  slays. 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 
2  '  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 
With  men  o^' vanity  and  lies  : 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 


PSALM  27,  (36^ 


'3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear 
Array'din  robes  of  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar. 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 
f4  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 
■The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell ; 
jThere  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 
JAnd  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 
I  With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 
(Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
!  Among  the  saints  and  near  my  God. 


PSALM  XXVII. — C.   M. 

i  The  Church  is  our  Delight  and  Safeti 

\  fin  HE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

,    X    And  my  salvation  too  ; 

jGod  is  my  stiength  ;  nor  will  I  fear 

!     What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

j  *  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  ; 
Ob  grant  me  mine  abode 
Among  the  churches  ofthy  saints. 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  oifer  ray  requests 
And  see  thy  beauty  still  : 

Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love. 
And  there  enqiiire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 
I     There  may  his  children  hide  ; 

'God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 

j     He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

|5  Now  shall  my  head  be  hfted  high 

I     Above  my  foes  around, 

I  And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 

j    Within  thy  temple  sound. 

i  Ff2 


S66)  PSALM  27, 28. 


PART  II. — C.  M^ 

Prayer  and  Hope, 
$   OOON  as  I  heard  my  father  say, 

KJ  *'  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace,** 
My  heart  reply'd  without  delay, 

<*  /'//  seek  my  Father'' s face." 

7  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me. 
Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 

God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

8  Should  friends  and  kindred  near  and  deft* 
Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 

My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care. 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

9  My  fainting  flesh  had  dy'd  with  grief, 
/Had  not  my  soul  believ'd. 

To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief. 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceiv'd. 

10  Wait  6n  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints. 
And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 

He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints. 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


PSALM  XXVIII. — L.  M. 

God  the  Refuge  of  the  Afflicted^ 

TO  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries  : 
My  fervent  pray'r  in  mercy  hear  ; 
For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soul. 
If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  ear. 

2  When  suppliant  tow'rd  thy  holy  hill, 
I  lift  my  mournful  hands  to  pray. 
Afford  thy  grace,  nor  drive  me  still, 

'  Witk^impious  hypocrites  away. 

3  To  sons  of  falsehood,  that  despise 
The  works  and  wonders  of  thy  reign> 


PSALM  29.  (367 


•Thy  vengeance  gives  the  due  reward, 
/And  sinks  their  souls  to  endless  pain. 
It*  But,  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
'i  Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice, 
IflWy  heart,  that  trusted  in  his  word, 
wJn  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 
(5  Let  ev'ry  saint,  .n  sore  distress, 
JBy  faith  approach  his  Saviour,  God  : 
iJThen  grant,  O  Lord,  thy  pard'ning  grace^ 
:|  Ajid  feed  thy  church  with  heav'nly  food. 


PSALM   XXIX. — L.    M. 

{!  Storm  and  Thunder. 

GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pow'r, 
j   Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
|/  And  his  eternal  might  adore. 
;  2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  pow'r  aloud 
I  Thro'  ev'ry  ocean,  ev'ry  land  ; 
,  His  voice  divides  the  wat'ry  cloud. 
And  lightn  ngs  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind;, 
I^ay  the  wide  forest  bare  around  ; 

The  fearful  hart,  and  frighted  hind, 
liCap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound, 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice. 
And  lo,  the  stately  cedars  break  ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sov'reign  on  the  floodi> 
The  thund'rer,  reigns  for  ever  king  ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode. 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  imparts  ; 
Amidst  the  raging  storm,  his  word 
Sfjeaks  peace  and  c«ura|^e  to  our  feearts^ 


368) 


PSALM  30. 


PSALM    XXX — L.    M. 

Sickness  healed,  and  Sorrows  removed, 

I  WILL  extol  thee.  Lord,  on  high. 
At  thy  comm  nd  diseases  fly  : 
W'iO  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  horde,  s  of  ^he  grave  ? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints,  apd  prove 
How  large  his  grace,  how  kind  his  love; 
Let  all  vour  pow'rs  rejoice,  and  tiace 
The  wond'rous  records  of  his  grace. 

3  ;iis  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  : 
Tno'  gri^f  and  tears  the  night  employ. 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 


F 


PART    II — L.    M. 

Health,  Sickness  and  Recovery* 

IRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright. 
And  1  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night  : 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 
f^'P/easure  and  peace,  shall  ne''er  depart*' 

5  But  I  forgot  *hine  am  was  strong. 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long; 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

6  I  cried  aloud  to  thee  my  God 

«<  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 

*<  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

♦<  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there? 

7  <'  Heir  me,  O  God  of  grace,  1  said, 

*«  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead  :'^ 
Thy  w^ord  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt. 
Thy  pavd'nmg  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

8  My  groans  and  tears,  and  forms  of  woe^ 
Are  iurn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now  ; 


PSALM  31.  (369 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 

lAnd  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

,9  x\Ty  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 

'Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heav'n 

iPor  sickness  heal'd  and  sins  forgiv'n. 


PSALM  XXXI. — C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  Death- 

TO  thee,  O  God  of  truth  and  love. 
My  spirit  I  commit  ; 
Thou  hast  redeem' d  my  soul  from  death^ 

And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit. 
2  Despair  and  comfort,  hope  and  fear 
'      Maintain'd  a  doubtful  strife  ; 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspir'd 

To  take  away  my  life. 
j  3  '<  My  time  is  in  thy  hand,  I  cry'd. 
;      •*  Ihouah  I  draw  near  the  dust  ;*' 
Thou  art  the  refuge  waere  1  hide, 
;       The  God  in  whom  1  trust. 

4  Oh  make  thy  reconciled  face 
Upon  thy  servant  shine, 

And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 

5  'Twas  in  my  haste,  my  spirit  said, 
«*  I  must  despair  ana  die, 

"  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes; 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry. 

6  Thy  goodness  how  divinely  free  ! 
How  sweet  thy  smiling  face. 

To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty. 
And  trust  thy  promis'd  grace. 

7  Oh  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints. 
And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 

He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints-, 
And  recompense  the  proud. 


370)  PSALM  31,  82. 

PART    II. — C.    M. 

Deliverance  from  Slander  and  Reproach, 

8  "]%/r  ^  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
ItJ.  My  God,  my  heav  nly  trust ; 

Thou  hast  preserved  me  free  trom  shame, 
Mme  honour  from  the  dust 

9  < '  My  Ufe  is  spent  with  grief,  I  cry 'd, 
*«  My  years  consum'd  in  groans, 

(t  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dry*d, 
*'  And  sor/ovv  wastes  my  bones. '* 

10  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 
A  proverb  vile  was  grown. 

While  to  my  neighbou;s  I  become 
Forgotten  an„  unknown. 

11  Slander  and  fear  on  ev'ry  side, 
Seiz'd  ana  beset  me  round, 

I  to  thy  throne  of  grace  apply'd. 
And  speedy  rescue  found. 

12  Ho  -V  gi  eat  dehv'rancethou  hast  wrought 
Before  tne  sons  of  men  ! 

The  lying  lips  .o  silence  brought. 
And  made  their  boasting  vain  ! 

13  Thy  children  from  the  strife  of  tongues 
Shall  thy  pavilion  hide. 

Guard  them  from  iniamy  and  wrongs. 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

14  Within  thy  secret  presence  Lord, 
Let  are  for  ever  dwell ; 

No  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 


PSALM   XXXII.— 'C.    M. 

Free  Pardon  and  Sincere  Obedience, 

HOW  blest  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
No  mo  e  imputes  his  sin, 
But  vvash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean  1 


PSALM  33*  (371 

2  And  blest  beyond  expression  he, 

\      Whose  debts  arc  thus  discharg'd  ; 
,  While  from  the  guilty  bondage  tree 
i      He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 

3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies. 
His  words  are  all  sincere  : 

I  He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear, 

4  While  I  my  inward  guilt  supprest, 

1  No  quiet  could  I  find  ; 

:  Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast. 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  i  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts^ 
My  secret  sins  reveaPd, 

Thy  pard'ning  grace  forgave  my  faults. 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray  ; 
When  like  a  raging  flood 

Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God, 

PSALM  XXXIII. — C.   M. 

Works  of  Creation  and  Providence, 

REJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
This  work  belongs  to  you  : 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word. 
How  holy,  just  and  true  ! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  proclaim  : 

His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wond'rous  name. 

3  His  word,  with  energy  divine. 
Those  heav'nly  arches  spread. 

Bade  stairy  hosts  around  them  shine. 
And  light  the  heav'ns  pervade. 

4  He  taught  the  swelling  waves  to  fiov; 
To  their  appointed  deep  ; 


372)  PSALM  33. 

Bade  raging  seas  their  limits  know. 
And  still  their  station  keep 

5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth. 
With  fear  before  him  stand  ; 

He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth. 
And  rests  on  his  command. 

6  He  scorns  the  angry  nation's  rage. 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs  ; 

His  counsel  stands  thro'  ev'ry  age. 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

PART   II. —  C.    M. 

Creatures  vain  ;  and  God  All-sufficierU, 

7  T^LEST  is  the  nation,  where  the  Lord 
j3  Hath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne  ; 

Where  he  reveals  his  heav'nly  word. 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own, 

8  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey. 
Does  the  whole  world  behold  ; 

Hetorm'd  us  all  of  equal  clay. 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

9  Kings  are  notrescu'd  by  the  force 
Of  armies  from  the  grave  : 

Nor  speed  nor  courage  of  a  horse 

Can  his  bold  rider  save. 
30  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men. 

Nor  springs  our  safety  thence  ; 
But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 

A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

11  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust: 
When  plagues  or  famine  spread. 

His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just. 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

12  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice. 
And  bless  us  from  thy  throne  ; 

For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice  ; 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 


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PSA.LM34  (§7S 

PSALM  XXXIV.— L.   M. 

Goofs  care  of  his  Saint:/, 

LORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days. 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 

My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 

While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song, 
:}2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

Letev'ry  heart  exalt  his  name  ; 

il  sought  th'  etetnal  God,  and  he 
llHas  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 
j(3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 
i/My  secret  groanings  reach'd  his  ears  ; 
j  He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
I  And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes. 
With  heav'nly  joy  their  faces  shine, 
A  beam  of  mercies  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  love  divine. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  L.ord  ; 
Oh  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  samts, 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  wqrd. 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pairt 
And  hunger,  roar  through  ail  the  wood  ; 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain. 
Nor  want  supplies  of  all  real  good. 

PART  II. — L.   M. 

Religious  Education, 
"^  /CHILDREN,  in  years  or  knowledge  young, 

Vy  Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents' joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue. 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 
8  If  you  desire  length  of  days. 
And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state. 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  way?. 
Your  lips'from  slander  and  deceit. 


SU)  PSALM  35.  " 

9  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  samts. 
His  ears  aie  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  scl5  his  frowrang  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  ana  li.;s. 

10  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 
God  with  hi*-  grace  is  ever  nigh  ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

11  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans^ 
Hi-  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death  ; 
His  spirit  heals  their  broken  bones. 

His  praise  employs  their  tuneful  breath. 


PSALM  XXXV. — C.  M. 

Love  to  Enemies. 

BEHOLD  the  love,  the  gen'rous  love 
That  ho'y  David  shows  ; 
Behold  his  kind  compassion  move 
For  his  afflicted  foes 

2  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  complains> 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 

The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns. 
And  melts  his  pious  heart, 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 
As  for  a  brother  dead  ! 

And  fasting  mortify'd  his  soul. 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4  They  groan'd,  and  curst  him  on  their  bedj 
Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns*; 

And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O, glorious  type  of  heav'nly  grace! 
Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 

While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays^ 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,  FsraTs  king. 
Blest  and  belov'd  of  God, 


PSALM  36,  §7.  (875 


Fo  Save  us  rebels  dead  in  sin 
Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 


■  PSALM  XXXVI. — L.  M. 

ji  The  Perfections  and  Providence  of  God. 

'  tflGH  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal  God, 
n  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 
I'hy  truth  shall  break  through  ev'ry  cloud 
iJl'hat  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 
jjj  For  ever  firm  thy  Justice  stanas, 
iiA.s  mountains  their  foundations  keep  ; 
i  Wise  are  the  wouders  oi  thy  hand. 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 
'3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 
jlBoth  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share  ; 
'  The  whole  creation  h^  thy  charge. 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 
;4   My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace  ! 
(Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs  ; 
•The  sons  oi  Adam  in  distress, 
jFly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  -vings. 

5  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
hrhere  mercy  like  a  river  flows. 
Ana  b  ings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  likea  fountain  ricn  and  free. 
Springs  f-om  the  picsence  Oi  my  Lord  ; 
jAnd  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 


PSALM  XXXVII. — C.  M. 

The  Cure  of  Envy,  Fretfdness  and  Unheli^ 

WHY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fiet 
To  see  the  wicked  i-ise  ? 
Or  envy  sinners  waxing  great, 
By  violence  and  lies  J 


376)  PSALM  37. 

2  As  flowVy  grass  cut  down  at  noon. 
Before  the  e\  'ning  fades. 

So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon. 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust. 
And  practise  all  that's  good; 

iSo  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just. 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit. 
And  cheerful  wait  his  will  ; 

Thy  hand  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet^ 

Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 
3  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display. 

And  make  thy  judgments  known. 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day. 

And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess. 
And  aie  the  heirs  of  heav'n  ; 

True  riches,  with  abundant  peace. 
To  humble  souls  are  giv'n. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way. 
Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 

Though  Providence  should  long  delay. 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace. 
And  plot,  and  rage,  and  foam  ; 

The  Lord  derides  thep,  for  he  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  sword. 
Have  bent  the  murd'rous  bow. 

To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and  burn 
Their  persecuting  darts, 

ghall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pierce  their  stubboi'n  hearts. 


PSALM  87.  (377 

f  ART    H. — C.    M. 

( 1  Charity  to  the  Poor. 

IjtlT^HY  doth  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 
■         T  T   And  grow  profanely  bold  ? 
iThe  meanest  portion  of  the  just. 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

12  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 
I    But  ne'er  designs  to  pay; 

jThe  saint  is  merciful  and  lends, 
I    Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

13  His  alms  with  lib'ral  heart  he  gives 
j    Amongst  the  sons  of  need  ; 

,His  mem'ry  to  long  ages  lives, 

j     And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

;14j  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane. 

To  slander  or  defraud  ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
(     What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 
'15  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 
!     Deep  in  his  heart  abide  ; 
[Led  by  the  spirit  and  the  word 

His  feet  shall  never  slide. 
[16  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand 

Preserv'd  t'rom  ev'ry  snare  ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promis'd  land. 

And  dwell  for  ever  there. 

PART  III. — C.  M. 

The  Way  and  End  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked* 
\1  lY/TY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 

JItI.  Are  order'd  by  thy  will  : 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again. 

Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 
18  The  Lord  dehghts  to  see  their  ways. 

Their  virtues  he  approves  ; 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace^ 

Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

Gg2 


S78)  PSALM  88; 

19  The  heav'nly  heritage  is  theirs. 
Their  portion  and  iheir  home  , 

He  feasts  them  now,  anl  makes  them  heifg 
Of  blessings  long  to  come- 

20  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men. 
Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown  ; 

Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain. 
When  justice  casts  them  down, 

21  Tne  huughly  sinner  have  I  seen. 
Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 

Like  a  tall  Bay-tree  fair  and  green. 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

22  And  lo  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground, 
Destroy'd  by  hands  unseen  ; 

No""  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

23  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness. 
His  sev'ral  steps  attend  ; 

True  pleasure  runs  thro'  all  his  ways. 
And  peacetul  is  his  end. 

PSALM    XXXVIII. C.    M* 

Guilt  of  Conscience  and  Relief 

AMIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love. 
Res. ore  thy  servant.  Lord, 
Nor  let  a  Father's  chast'ning  prove 
Like  a  1  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart. 
My  flesh  is  soiely  prest  ; 

Between  '  he  sorrows  and  the  smart 
JVly  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear. 
And  o'er  mv  head  are  gone  ; 

Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear. 

Too  hard  foi  me  t'  atone. 
4-  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  s^ 

That  sinks  my  comforts  down  ^ 


PSALM  39.  <37:0 

I 

•And  1  go  mourning  all  the  day 
I  Beneaih  my  Faihei's  frown. 
'5  Lord,  I  am  weaken'd  and  dismay'd,  » 

None  of  my  pow'rs  are  whole  ; 
^My  wounds  with  piercing  anguish  bleed, 
'     The  anguish  of  my  soul.  ^ 

6  All  my  desires  to  thee  are  known, 
I     Thine  eye  counts  ev'ry  tear, 
.And  ev'ry  sigh  and  ev'ry  groan 
I     Is  noUc'd  by  thine  ear. 
(7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope  ; 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry, 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up 

When  Satan  bids  me  die, 
[8  My  foes  rejoice  whene'er  I  slide, 

To  see  my  virtue  fail  ; 
They  raise  their  pleasures  aad  theiv  pride. 

Whene'er  their  wiles  prevail. 

9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilty  ways. 
And  grieve  for  all  my  sin  ; 

I'll  mourn  how  weak  the  seeds  of  grace. 
And  beg  support  divine. 

10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past. 
And  be  ibr  ever  nigh  ; 

O  Lord  of  my  salvation  haste, 
Before  thy  servant  die.] 

PSALM   XXXIX. —  C.  M. 

Watchfulness  over  the  Tongue. 

THUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
'"  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
«'  Lest  i  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 

<'  Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 
5  Whene'er  constrain'd  awhile  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day. 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain, 


380)  PSALM  sa 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 

Lest  scoiFers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 
I'll  not  be  over-aw'd, 

But  let  the  scofhng  sinners  hear 
That  we  can  speak  for  God. 


PART  II. — C.  M. 

The  Vaniixj  of  Man  as  Mortal. 

■•>   rriE  AC  H  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

JL    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame; 
I.  would  survey  life's  narrow  space» 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

6  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 
An  inch  or  two  of  time  : 

Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

7  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 
Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 

They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  lOve, 

But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 
S  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show. 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore. 
They  toil  foi  heirs,  they  know  not  who. 

And  strait  are  seen  no  more. 

0  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then 
From  creatures,  eartn  and  dust  ? 

They  make  our  expectations  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust.. 

10  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 
My  fond  desires  recall  ; 

1  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up. 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


PSALM  89,40.  (§8,1 

PART  III. —  C.   M. 

Sick-Bed  Devotion. 

11  f~^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  dowi^ 
\jr  iJeholti  the  pains  1  ieel  ; 

But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne. 
Nor  daie  aispute  thy  will. 

12  Diseases  are  thy  servants.  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command  ; 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word. 
Against  thy  chast'ning  hand. 

13  Vet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries^ 
Reaiove  thy  sharp  rebukes  : 

My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies. 
Through  thy  lepeated  strokes. 

14  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hanq[j, 
We  moulder  to  the  dust  ; 

Our  feeble  pow'rs  can  ne'er  withstand. 

And  all  oar  beauty's  lost. 
.15  I'm  but  a  stranger  here  below. 

As  ail  my  fathers  were  ; 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go. 

When  I  thy  summons  hear  ! 
16  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  awhile 

Before  my  last  remov^e. 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  bus'ness  stilj. 

And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

PSALM  XL. C»  M* 

A  Song'  of  Dehverancefrom  great  Distress. 

Waited  patient  for  the  Lord, 
„  ile  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry  ; 
He  saw  me   esting  on  his  word. 

And  bi  ought  salvation  nigh. 
2  He  rais'd  me  ,rom  a  honid  pit, 

Where  mourning  long  1  lay. 


I 


S82)  PSALM  40. 

And  from  my  bonds  reieas'dmy  feet. 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  claj'. 

3  Finn  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand. 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 

To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand. 
In  a  new  tnankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad 
The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear. 

And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love  ; 
Thy  mercies.  Lord,  how  great  ! 

We  have  not  words  nor  hoars  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  When  I'm  affli  led,  poor  and  low. 
And  light  aad  peace  depart. 

My  God  beholds  my  heavy  woe. 
And  bears  me  on  his  neart. 


PART  II. — C.  M. 

The  Incarnation  and  Sacrifice  of  Christ. 

7  fTlHUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  your  work  is  vain.^ 

X    "  Give  your  burnt^off' rings  o'er, 
-*'  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 
*«  My  soul  delights  no  more." 

8  Then  spake  the  Saviour  "Lo  I'm  herft 
"My  God,  to  do  thy  will  ; 

**  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare 
"  Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

9  *'  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 
*'  I  keep  it  near  my  heart ; 

««  Mine  eyes  are  open'd  with  delight 
«*  To  what  thy  lips  impart." 

10  And  see  the  blest  Redeemer  comes, 
Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 

And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 


PSALM  41.  (S83 

11  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father^s  grace, 
And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 

And.preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

12  His  Father's  honour  touch'd  his  hearty 
He  pity'd  sinners'  cries, 

And  to  fultil  a  Saviour's  part 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

13  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  shed. 
Could  wash  the  conscience  clean. 

But  the  rich  sacviftce  he  paid 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

14  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spreads 
And  Satan's  kingdom  shook  ; 

Thus  by  the  woman's  piomis'd  seed 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 


B 


PSALM   XLI. — L.  M. 

Charity  to  the  Poor* 

LEST  is  the  man,  whose  breast  can  move^ 
x\nd  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor, 

!  Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love. 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 
2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
I  More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
j  He  in  the  time  of  gen'ral  grief 
'  Shall  find  the  Lord  hath  mercy  too. 
1 3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth 
jiWith  sacred  blessings  on  his  head, 
I  When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth, 
;  Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 
;4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 
I  God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiv'n, 
(Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touchy 
:Or  take  his  willing:  soul  to  heav'n. 


384)  PSALM  4^. 

PSALM  XLII. —  C.  M. 

Desertion  and  Hope. 

WITH  earnest  lonj^inas  of  the  raind^ 
My  God,  to  thee  I  look; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find. 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace. 
And  meet  my  God  again  ? 

So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul. 
And  tears  are  my  repar-t ; 

The  foe  insults  without  control, 
^^  And  whereas  your  God  at  last  /** 

4  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 
I  think  on  ancient  days  : 

Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go. 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  far 
Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 

My  spirit,  why  indulge  despair. 
And  sin  against  my  God  ? 

6  Hope  in  the  Lord  whose  mighty  hand 
Can  all  thy  woes  remove  ; 

For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand. 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

PART  11. — L.  M. 

Blelancholy  Thoughts  reproved, 
"?   ~\/Wy  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 

J.? A  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind. 
And  times  of  past  distress  record. 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 
8  Huge  troubles  vvith  tumult'ous  noise 
Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread  ; 
The  rising  waves  drown  all  my  joys. 
And  roll  tremend'ous  o'er  my  head. 


PSALM  43.  (38^ 

9  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  live/ 
When  1  address  his  Ihtone  hy  day, 
NoV  in  the  ni«,ht  his  grace  remove  ;    •, 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

10  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet. 
And  say,  "my  God,  my  heav'nly  rock, 
«<  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 
«The  souUhat  groans  beneath  thy  stroke?' 

11  Pll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low. 
Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief  5 
Hope  in  the  Lord  and  praise  him  too; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

12  My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy. 
Thy  hght  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still. 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ. 
And  lead  me  to  thine  heav'nly  hill. 


J 


PSALM  XLIII.  —  C.  M. 

Safety  in  Divine  Protection. 
UDGEme,  O  God,  and  plead  ray  cause_, 


Against  a  sinful  lace 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 

Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 
2  On  thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends. 

And  am  I -left  to  mourn  ? 
To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 

Implore  thy  kind  return  r 
5  O  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet^ 

And  bid  thy  truth  appear. 
Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  thy  altar,  O  my  God, 
My  joyful  feet  shall  rise. 

And  my  triumphant  songs  shall  praise 
The  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

5  Sink  not  my  soul,  beneath  th)'  fear, 
jNor  yield  to  weak  despair  ; 

Hh 


588) 


PSALM  44. 


For  I  shall  liVe  t6  praise  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  u^uardian  care. 


PSALM  XLIV. — C.  M-. 

The  Church's  Compiaini  in  Persecut'wTi. 

LORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old 
i^hy  works  of  pow'i  and  grace, 
"When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told. 

The  wonders  of  their  days. 
2  They  saw  the  beaut'ous "^churches  rise. 

The  sp'-eading  gospel  run  ; 
While  light  and  gloiy  from  the  skies 

Through  all  their  temples  shone. 
S  ^r-  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 

■\ad  m  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

And  grace  was  all  their  song.. 

4  Bu^  now  our  souls  areseiz'd  with  shame. 

Confusion  fills  our  face. 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  ^ools  veproach  thy  grace, 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 
Nor  falselv  deolt  wnth  heav'n, 

No'-  have  our    teps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  giv'n. 

6  Tboujh  dragons  all  aroimd  us  roar 
W^th  thei'^  destructive  breath, 

And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  sore^ 
HaH  by  the  sates  o^  death. 

7  Wp  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die, 
A.?  martyrs  for  thy  name  ; 

As  sheer  ^or  slauo;bter  bound  we  lie, 
An-^  "/ait  ♦he^kindling  flame. 

8  Aw^Ve.  arise,  almighty  Lord, 
Why  "^"eeps  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

Why  should  wc  seem  like  men  abhor'^^ 
Or  banish'd  from  thy  face  ? 


PSALM  45.  cm 


9  Wilt  them  for  ever  cast  us  off. 
And  ^till  neglect  our  ciie^i  : 

JFoi  ever  hide  ttnne  heav'nly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyes  ? 

10  Down  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bow'<Jj 
And  uies  upon  the  ground  ; 

Ki»e  or  our  help,  lebuke  the  proud,   . 
And  all  their  pow'is  confound. 

11  R'jueem  us  froux  perpetual  shame, 
Ou/  Saviour  ana  our  God  ; 

We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


PSAliM  XLV. — I/.  M. 

The  Glory  of  Cu/ist,  and  I^ owe r  oj  his  Gcsi>:*i 

NOW  be  my  hea.t  inspir'd  to  sing 
Th^  glories  of  my  Saviour  King  ; 
Jesus  the  iiord  ;  how  heav'nly  fair 
His  .onn  !  bow  bright  his  beauties  are! 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  ol  human  race 
He  shines  with  tar  superior  grace, 
JLov  e  from  his  lips  divinely  flows. 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms  most  mighty  liord. 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword  ; 

In  majesty  ana  glory  ride 

Wiih  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side, 

4  Thineanger,  like  a  pointed  dart. 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  hearty 
Or  words  of  mercy  kind  and  sweet 
jShall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet, 

(5  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  eve ^  stands, 
JGrace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hanas  ; 
;Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
,But  grace  and  justice  thy  delight. 
jB  God,  thine  own  God  has  richly  shc4 
tflis  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head  ; 
And  with  his  ^acreci  spirit  bless'd 
ilfis  first  born  j9on  above  the  rest. 


388)  PSALM  45,  46. 


PART  II. — L.   M. 

Christ  and  his  Church. 

7  rilHE  Kingof  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 

X    Adorn'd  with  majesty  and  grace  1 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above. 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

8  At  his  I'ight  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  Q,ueen  array'd  in  purest  gold  ; 
The  world  admires  her  heav'nly  dress  ; 
Her  robes  o   joy  and  ri2,hteousness. 

9  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own. 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne  ; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thy  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

10  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favhite  of  his  choice  ; 
Let  him  be  lov'd  and  yet  ador'd. 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

11  Oh  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rjse 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 

And  all  thy  sons  (a  num'rous  train) 
Each  like  a  Prince  in  glory  reign. 

12  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  ev'ry  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 


PSALM  XLVI.  — L.  M. 

The  Church's  Safety  and  Triumph  among  National 
Desolations. 

GOD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints. 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade^ 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 
2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there. 


PSALM  46.  (389 

-Convulsion^  shake  the  soUd  world, 
.Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear.  • 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar. 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide. 
While  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  shore 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  s  welling  tide« 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ! 

Life,  love  and  joy  still  gliding  thro* 
And  wat'ring  our  divine  abode. 

5  'That  sacred  stream,  thy  holy  word. 
Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls  ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford,  #^  . 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls, 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love. 
Secure  against  a  threat'ning  hour  ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move. 
Built  on  his  truth  and  arm'd  with  pow'r* 

PART  II. — L.  M* 

God  fights  for  his  Church. 

7  T    ET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 
X_iTho'  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoms  rise; 

He  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

8  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought. 
And  Jacobus  God  is  still  our  aid  ; 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought. 
What  desolations  he  has  made. 

9  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease  ; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars. 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace, 

10  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear. 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heav'nly  flame  ; 
Let  earth  in  silent  wonder  hear 

The  sound  and  glory  of  his  namec 


^90) 


PSALM  47. 


11  *»Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God^ 
I  reign  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 

I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands.** 

12  O  Lord  of  hosts,  Almighty  King, 
Wh.le  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwells, 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure  and  sing, 
iNor  fear  the  raging  pow*rs  of  hell. 


PSALM  XLVII. — C,  M 

Christ  amending  and  reigning^ 

OH  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
To  God  the  sov' reign  King  ! 
Let  ev'ry  land  their  tongues  employ. 

And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 
2  Jesus  oar  God  ascends  on  high  ; 

His  heav'nly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  thro'  the  sk^. 

With  trumpets' joyful  sound. 
^3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King^ 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing  ; 

O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profoundj 
Let  knowledge  guide  the  song  ; 

JSfor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne. 
He  lov'd  that  chosen  race  ; 

But  now  he  calls  the  woiid  his  own,, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There    ^■^-  aham's  God  is  known  ; 

{While  pow'rs  and  princes,  shields  &  swords 
^Subnjit  before  his  throne. 


PSALM  48.  i^ 

7S\LM   XLVIII* — S«M* 

The  Church  is  the  Honour  and  Safety  qf€.  Natiop 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode^ 

Hi^  most  delightful  seat. 
2  These  temples  of  his  grace. 

How  beautiful  they  stand  ? 
The  honours  of  our  native  place. 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 
'3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress  : 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shon^ 

How  fair  his  heav'nly  grace  ? 

4  When  kings  against  her  join'd^ 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there. 

In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies  tall  and  proud 
Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace. 

He  sends  his  tempest  roaring  loud^ 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told. 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen. 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flocks  have  beea. 

7  In  ev'ry  new  distress 
We'll  to  his  house  repair, 

Recall  to  mind  his  wond'rous  grace. 
And  seek  deliv'rance  there. 

PART  II. — S.  M» 

The  Beauty  of  the  Churc^ 
*    1/^AR  as  thy  name  is  known 

.r    The  Avorld  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Jhy  saints  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne  * 

Their  songs  of  honour  raise* 


^2)  PSALM  49. 

9  With  joy  thy  people  stand 
On  Zion'i  chosen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand. 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

10  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 

Compass  and  view  thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well. 

11  The  orders  of  thy  house, 
The  worship  of  thy  court. 

Tire  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows. 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

12  How  decent  and  how  wise  I 
How  glorious  lo  behold  ! 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes^ 
And  rites  adorn'd  Avith  gold. 

13  The  God  we  worship  now 
Will  guide  us  *till  we  die  ; 

Will  be  our  God  while  here  below. 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 


PSALM  XLIX. — L.  M. 

77ie  rich  Sinner's  Death,  and  SainVs  Resurrection. 

WHY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor. 
And  boast  the  large  estates  they  havel 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  ! 

2  Thev  can't  redeem  an  hour  from  death 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust  ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath. 
When  God  commands  him  doAvn  to  dust. 

3  There  tlve  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
5hall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round  ; 
That  flesh  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 
^  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  die£» 
i^d  l,eaveB  his  glories  io  the  tgmb  ; 


PSALM  60.  (893 


I'he  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
x\nd  hearth'  oppiessor's  awful  doom. 

5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust, 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood ; 
That  glo.ious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore 
And  raise  me  from  my  aark  abode  : 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more. 
But  dwell  lor  ever  near  my  God. 


PSALM  L« — C.  M. 

The  Judgment  of  Hypocrites. 

WHEN  TAriic' to  judgment  shall  descenji; 
And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend. 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2  "  Not  tor  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 
Will  I  tne  world  leprove  ; 

Altars  and  rites,  and  forms  are  vain 
Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 
To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 

They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true. 

But  deal  in  theft  and  lies, 
(»  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sigh^. 

And  sin  without  control  ; 
But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light. 

With  anguish  in  your  soul." 
5  Consider  ye,  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear  ; 
If  once  yoa  tall  beneath  his  swojd^ 

There's  no  deliverer  there. 


^4)  PSALM  51^ 

PSALM    LI  — L     M. 

A  Pemttnt  Pleading  for  Pardon^ 

SHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive. 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
^re  not  thy  meicies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  s inner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  g 'eat,  but  can't  surpass 
Thepow'r  and  gloiy  oi' thy  grace  ; 
Great  Goa,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found  ! 

3  O  wash  my  soul  from  ev'ry  sin. 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
He  e  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies. 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  With  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
liovd,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe^ 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear  ? 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath. 
J  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  i^my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well, 

6  Vet  save  a  trembli  g  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  support  agamst  despair. 

PART    II — L.    M. 

Original  and  actual  sin  confessed. 

7  T    ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
JLi  And  born  unholy  and  unc'ean. 

Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fafl 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all, 
6  Soon  as  we  d  aw  our  infant  breath. 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
The  law  demands  a  pefect  heart  ; 
But  we'r©  defil'd  in  ev'ry  part; 


PSALM  5u         ism 

9  [Great  God  create  my  heart  ane\c^ 
And  form  myspi  it  pure  and  true  ; 
Oh  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  mv  remedy.] 

10  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  ; 

No  outward  foims  can  make  me  clean  ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

11  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hysop-branch,  nor  sprinkling  piiest'^ 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea^ 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

12  Jesus,  my  God,  thy'blood  alone 
Hath  pow'r  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

I  Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow^^ 

No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 
;  13  While  guilt  disturbs  &  breaks  my  peac'Cj 
j  Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 
!  Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pa>d'ning  voice  ; 
1  And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

i 

PART  III. — h.  M. 

!  The  Backslider  Restored. 

1 4  /^  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sihners  cry, 
N^  Tho'  all  my  cnmes  before  thee  lie. 

Behold  them  not  with    ngry  look, 
I  But  blot  their  mem'ryfrom  thy  hook,  I 

15  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
,  And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
JLet  thy  good  spirit  ne'er  depart, 

I  Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

jlG  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

i  Cast  out  and  banish 'd  from  thy  sight ; 

;Thy  holy  joys,  my  God  restore, 

I  And  2;uard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

il7  Though  I  have  gviev'd  thy  spirit  Lord, 

jThy  hglp  and  comfort  still  afford* 


S96)  PSALM  52. 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throng. 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

18  A  broken  heart  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice 

19  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just, 
Jjook  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

20  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Smners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace  ; 

I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 

21  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  T 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  : 

And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

PSALM  LII. — C.   M. 

The  Disappointment  oftheWicJced. 

WHY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast 
And  heav'nly  grace  despise  ? 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust, 

And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 
2  But  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy. 

And  drive  them  from  his  face  ; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy, 

Nor  find  on  eaith  a  place. 
S  But  like  a  cultur'd  olive  grow, 

Drest  in  immortal  green, 
Thy  children  blooming  in  thy  love. 

Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
4  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord. 

Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all  who  trust  thy  holy  word- 

Shall  find  salvation  sure 


PSALM  53;  5 i.  (397 

PSALM    LIII. —  C.  M. 

Victory  and  Deliverance  from  Persecution. 

ARE  all  the  foes  of  Z?c»  .ools 
Who  thus  destroys  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

2  They  shall  beseiz'd  with  sad  surprise  ;• 
For  God's  avenging  arm 

Shall  crush  the  hand  that  dares  arise, 
To  do  his  children  harm, 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 
Of  armies  in  array  ; 

When  God  has  first  despised  their  host. 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  Oh  for  a  word  from  Zion^s  King, 
Her  captives  to  restore  I 

The  joyful  saints  thy  praise  shall  sing. 
And  Isr'el  weep  no  more, 

PSALM    LIV. C.    M* 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  and  let  our  cry 
Before  thy  throne  ascend. 
Cast  thou  on  us  a  piiying  eye. 
And  still  our  lives  defend. 

2  Fotslaught'ring  foes  insult  us  round. 
Oppressive,  proud  and  vain. 

They  cast  thy  temples  to  the  ground. 
And  all  our  rites  profane. 

3  Yet  thy  forgiving  grace  we  trust. 
And  in  thy  pow'r  rejoice  ; 

Thine  arm  shall  crush  our  foes  to  dust. 
Thy  praise  inspii  e  our  voice. 

4  Be  thoa  with  those  whose  friendly  hand 
Upheld  us  in  distress. 

Extend  thy  truth  through  ev'ry  land. 
And  still  thy  people  bless. 

li 


398)  PSALM  55.^ 

PSALM  LV.  —  C,  M. 

Support  for  the  Afflicted  arid  tempted  Soul. 

OGod,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries. 
Behold  my  flowing  tears, 
For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise. 

And  triumph  in  my  fears. 
^  Their  rage  is  leve-'d  at  my  life. 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
•And  fill  my  thoughts  Avith  inward  strife. 

To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

What  inward  pains  my  heart-strings  wound, 

I  groan  with  ev'ry  breath  ; 
Slorrorand  fear  beset  me  round 

Amongst  the  shades  o^  death. 
4  Oh  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings  ; 
i*d  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 

From  all  these  restless  things. 
3  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go. 

And  find  a  peaceful. home. 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow. 

Temptations  never  come. 
8  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all 

To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
'The  mighty  God,  on  whom  I  call. 

Can  save  me  here  as  well. 
^  By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face. 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry. 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 

Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

8  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear. 
Or  shield  me  when  afraid  ; 

Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

9  I  cast  my' burdens  on  the  Lord^ 
The  Lord  sustains  them  all  ; 

]Vly  courage' rests  upon  his  word. 
That  sahtrte  shall  never  fal}. 


PSALM  56.  (5§& 


10  Ify  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vainj 
My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise  ; 

While  cruel  and  deceitful  men. 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 


o 


FSALM    LVI. — C.    M. 

Deliverance  from  Oppression  and  Fal^ehvo'fif 
Thou  whose  justice  reigns  on  high. 


And  makes  the  oppressor  ceaee. 
Behold  how  envious  tinners  try 

To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 
3  The  sons  of  violence  and  liea 

Join  to  devour  me.  Lord  ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise. 

My  refuge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God  most  holy,  just,  and  tru«,, 
I  have  repos'd  my  trust  ; 

JJor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust, 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  stil},. 
Charge  mc  with  unknown  faults  ; 

ITor  mischiefs  all  their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  *scape  without  thy  frown  ? 
Mu^t  their  devices  stand  ? 

Oh  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down. 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand  1 

6  God  sees  the  sorrows  of  his  saints. 
Their  groans  affect  his  ears  ; 

Thy  mercy  counts  my  just  complaints, 
And  numbers  all  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 
The  wicked  fear  and  flee  : 

So  swift  is  pray':  to  reach  the  sky. 
So  near  is  God  to  me.  , 

«  In  thee,  most  holy,  just  and  trttc, 
J  h^ve  repos'd  my  trtrst ; 


400)  PSALM  57. 

Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lorfl, 
Thou  slialt  I  eceive  my  praise  ; 

I'll  sing,  H 010  faithful  is  thy  word  ! 
How  ri'^:hteo7is  all  thy  ways  ! 

10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  deatlt. 
Oh  set  thy  pris'ner  free, 

That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath 
May  be  employ'd  for  thee. 


PSALM  LVII. — L.  M. 

Praise  for  Protection  ;  Grace  and  Trutt 

MY  God  in  whom  are  all  the  springs. 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknowtt. 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings. 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heav'ns  I  send  my  cry. 
The  JjO'd  w\\\  my  desires  peiform  ; 
He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky. 

And  saves  me  from  the  threat'ning  storni. 

3  Be  thou  exilted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heav'ns  where  angels  dwell  ; 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell 

4  My  heart  is  fix'd  ;  my  song  shall  raise 
immortal  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise. 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  Hi?,h  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns. 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ; 

His  truth  to  endles  years  remains. 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heav'as  where  angels  dwell  j 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 


FSALM  53.  {m% 

PSALM  LVIII.—- C.  M. 

Warning  to  Magistraies, 
(^PEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 
>^  {f  just  your  sentence  be  : 
Or  must  not  innocence  appeal 
To  heav'n  from  your  decree  ? 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments  are  < 
Alike  by  malice  sway'd  ; 

Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  bribes. 

To  violence  betray'd. 
■3  To  virtue  strangers,  from  the  womb 

Their  infant  steps  went  wrong; 
They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies 

Employ'd  their  lispirrg  tongue. 
4  No  serpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed 

Does  ranker  poison  bear  ; 
The  drowsy  adder  will  as  soon 

Unlock  his  sullen  car. 

3  Unmov'd  by  good  advice,  and  deaf 
As  adders  they  remain  ; 

Fi-om  whom  the  skilful  charmer's  voice 
Can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,  their  threat'ning  rage. 
And  timely  break  their  pow'r  ; 

Disarm  these  growling  lions' jaws. 
E'er  practis'd  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height. 
Like  ebbing  tides  be  spent  ; 

Their  shiver'd  darts  deceive  their  aim. 
When  they  their  bow  have  bent. 

8  Like  snails  let  them  dissolve  to  slime; 
Like  hasty  births,  become 

Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun. 
And  dead  within  the  womb, 

9  E'er  thorns  can  make  the  flesh-pots  boH; 
Tempest'ous  wrath  shall  come  "^ 

Fi'om  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive*  ^ 

To  their  eternal  doom. 

Ii2j 


4jD2)  psalm  5e. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  to  See 
Their  crimes  with  vengeance  meet  ; 

And  saints  in  persecutor's  blood 
Shall  dip  their  harmless  feet. 

11  Transgressors  then  with  grief  shall  see 
Just  men  rewards  obtain  ; 

And  own  a  God,  whose  justice  will 
The  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM    LIX. — S.   M. 

Prayer  for  national  Deliverance. 

FROM  foes,  that  round  us  rise, 
O  God  of  heav'n,  defend, 
Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies, 
And  with  thy  saints  contend, 

2  Behold,  from  distant  shores. 
And  desert  wilds  they  come, 

Combine  for  blood  their  barb'rous  force. 
And  thro*  thy  cities  roam. 

3  Beneath  the  silent  shade. 
Their  sacred  plots  they  lay. 

Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade. 
And  waste  the  fields  by  day. 

4  x\nd  will  the  God  of  grace. 
Regardless  of  our  pam. 

Permit  secure  that  impious  race. 
To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 

5  In  vain  their  secret  guile. 
Or  open  force  they  prove  ; 

His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepest  veil. 
His  hand  their  strength  remove. 

6  Yet  save  them,  Lord,  from  death. 
Lest  we  forget  their  doom  ; 

But  drive  them  with  thine  angry  breathy 
Thro'  distant  lands  to  roam. 

7  Then  shall  our  grateful  voice 
^Proclaim  our  guardian  God  ; 

The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 
Ahd  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 


PSALM  60, 61.  {m 


PSALM  LX.— C.   M. 

Looking  to  God  tn  the  Distress  of  War, 

LORD  thou  hast  scourg'd  our  guilty  land. 
Behold  thy  people  mourn  ; 
■  Shall  -vengeaace  ever  guide  thy  hand  ? 

And  mercy  ne'er  return  ?  . 
2  Beneath  the  terrors  ot  thine  eye. 

Earth's  haughty  tow'rs  decay  ; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky. 

And  mortals  melt  away, 
o  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

A.nd  dreads  thy  lifted  hand  ; 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke. 

And  save  the  sinking  land. 
■4  Exalt  thy  banner  in  the  field. 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
From  barb'rous  hosts  our  nation  shield. 

And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 
5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight. 

And  be  their  guardian  God  ; 
In  vain  shall  num'rous  pow'rs  unite. 

Against  thy  lifted  rod. 
^6  Our  troops  beneath  thy  guiding  hand. 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown  : 
^Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand. 

And  treads  the  mighty  down. 

PSALM    LXI. — S.    M. 

Safety  in  God. 

WHEN  overwhelm'd  with  gri^f. 
My  heart  within  me  dies. 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief 

To  heav'n  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
^  O  lead  me  to  the  rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wipgs 
My  shelter  and  inysha^. 


404)  PSALM  Q2. 

3  Within  thy  presence.  Lord, 
For  ever  I'll  abide  ; 

Thou  an  the  tow'r  of  my  defence^ 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  li  "e  be  their  reward, 
1  shall  possess  the  same. 


PSALM  LXII. — L.  M. 

No  Trust  in  the  Creatures. 

MY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  ; 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne  ; 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits. 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways. 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face ; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree. 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

I^aid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust. 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glitt'ring  dust ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke. 
And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd. 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
<«  All  povv'r  is  his  eternal  due  ;" 

He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too. 

6  For  sov'reign  pow'r  reigns  not  alone. 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 


PSALIVJ  &S.  (405 

PSALM  LXIII. — C.  M. 

T^e  Mot-ning  of  a  Lord's  Day, 

f^ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
i  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Withoat  thy  cheeiing  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand 
Beneath  a  burning  sky, 

I^ng  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand. 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'i 
Thro'  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 

Jly  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour^ 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 
Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste. 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 
•5  Not  life  itself  with  all  its  joys. 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voices, 

As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King  ; 

Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

PART  II. C.   M. 

Midnight  Thoughts  recollected. 

7  TjlWAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night. 

X    I  thought  upon  thy  pow'r, 
i  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

8  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed. 
My  sole  arose  on  high  ; 

Mif  God,  Viij  life,  my  hope,  I  said; 
Bring  thif  se,lvatiQn  nigh. 


406)  PSALM  64. 

9  My  spirit  labours  up  thy  hill. 
And  Climbs  the  heav'nly  road  ; 

But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

10  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 
Tha  shadow  of  thy  wings  ; 

My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid. 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

11  But  the  destroyers  of  my  peace 
Shall  fret  and  .age  in  vain  ; 

I'he  teaipter  shall  for  ever  cease. 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

12  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  deatk. 
And  send  them  down  to  dwell 

In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth. 
Or  in  the  deeps  of  hell. 


PSALM  LXIV.— L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  attend  to  my  complaint. 
Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint  ; 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare. 
Let  my  salvation  be  thy  care. 

2  Shield  me  without  and  guard  within. 
From  treach'rous  foes  and  deadly  sin  ; 
May  envy,  lust,  and  pride  depart, 
And  heav'nly  grace  expand  nay  heart. 

3  Thy  justice  and  thy  pow'r  display. 
And  scatter  far  thy  foes  away  ; 
While  list'ning  nations  learn  thy  worfl^ 
And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord. 

4)  Then  shall  thy  church  exalt  her  voice^ 
And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice  ; 
By  faith  approach  chine  awfuHhronc, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 


PSALM  65.  (40^ 

PSALM  LXV — C.  M. 

J  Prayer-keurms;  God,  und  the  Gentiles  called. 

PRAISC  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  lor  thee, 
There  shall  our  vows  be  paid  ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray. 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail. 
But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine, 

And  thou  wilt  grant  us  pow'r  and  skill 
To  conquer  ev'i y  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose. 
To  bring  them  near  thy  iace. 

Give  them  a  dwelling  in  ihy  house. 

To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 
if  In  answ'ring  what  thy  church  requests. 

Thy  tuth  and  teiTor  shine. 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness. 

Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wond'ring  nations  sec 
The  Lord  is  good  and  just  ; 

And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee. 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

6  They  dread  thy  glitt'ring  tokens.  Lord, 
^Vhen  signs  in  heav'n  appear  ; 

But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word. 
And  love  as  well  as  fear. 

PART  II. — C.  M.  • 

The  Providence  nf  God  in  Jir,  Earth  and  Sea. 

7  '  nniS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  standi 

X    God  of  eternal  pow'r  ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command. 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

8  Thy  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade 
Successive  comforts  bing  ; 

Thy  rlenteous  fmiits  make  harvest  glad^, 
1'hy  flow'rs'adotn  the  spnng. 


408)  PSALM  65, 

9  Seasons  andtimes,  and  moons  andhours, 
Heav'n,  earth  and  air  are  thine  : 

When  clouds  distil  in  fiuitiul  show'rs. 
The  author  is  divine, 

10  Those  wand'ring  cisterns  in  the  sky 
Borne  by\he  winds  aiound. 

Whose  wat'ry  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

11  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
An'd  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 

Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still. 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

PART  III. —  C.   M. 

The  Blessings  of  the  Spring. 

12  1^  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King, 
VJ  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  ; 

Visits  the  pastures  ev'ry  spring. 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

13  The  clouds  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high. 
Pour  out  at  his  command 

Their  wat'ry  blessings  from  the  sky. 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

14  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  field 
Permit  the  corn  to  spring  : 

The  valleys  rich  provision  yield. 
And  the  poor  lab'rers  sing. 

15  The  little  fiills  on  every  side 
Rejoice  at  falling  show'rs, 

The  meadows  dress'd  in  beauteous  pride 
Perfume  the  air  with  flow'rs. 

16  The  barren  clods  refrei^h'd  with  rain 
Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 

The  parched  gioun.b  look  green  again. 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope, 

17  Thevarious  months  thy  goodness  crow-ns 
How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  !.        • 

The  blea.ing  flock?  spread  o'er  thed«wns. 
An<i  shepherds  sh«ut  thy  praise 


PSALM  e6,  (409 


PSALM  LXVI. — C»  M» 

Got erning Power  and  Goodness* 

SING,  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord, 
Sing  with  a  joyKul  noise  ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honours  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Pow'r  that  form'd  the  sky, 
**  How  terrible  art  thou  ! 

^*  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
*<  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow," 

3  [Come  seethe  wonders  of  our  God, 
How  glorious  are  his  ways? 

In  Moses'  hand  he  put  the  rod. 
And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry. 
While  Isr'el  pass'd  the  flood  ; 

There  did  the  church  begin  thek  joy/ 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might  : 
Will  rebel-mortals  dare 

Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight. 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ? 

6  O  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease; 
Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise  ; 

He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace. 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  oUr-sufFringsouIs 
To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 

So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals. 

The  metal  to  refine. 
S  Thro'  wat'ry  deeps  and  fiery  vvay& 

We  march  at  thy  command. 
Led  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 

By  thine  unerring  hand. 

Kk 


410J  PS ALM  66,67: 

PART    II. C.    M. 

Praise  to  uod  for  hearin'''  Prayer. 

9  ']\TC)W  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 

L^    To  tnat  Almighty  Povv'r, 
That  heai  d  the  long  reouests  1  made 
In  my  rlistressful  hour. 

10  My  lips  an  J  cheeiful  heart  prepare 
To  make  hi?  mercies  known  : 

Come  ye  that  tear  my  r;od,  ami  hear 
Ttie  wonders  he  h  ^s  done 

11  When  on  mv  hear!  huge  sorrows  fell, 
I  soUii,ht  the  hea  'nly  aid  ; 

He  sav'd  my  snxking  soul  from  hell. 
And  death's  etetna! shade. 

12  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart 
While  pray'r  employ 'd  my  tongue  ; 

The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 

jNo»^  I  his  praises  sung. 
K5  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  blest) 

Has  set  my  spint  free  ; 
Nor  turn'd  from  liim  mv  poor  request. 

Nor  turn'd  his  heart  from  me, 

PSAIiM   LXVII. — C     M. 

The  Nation*s  Prosperity,  and  the  Churches  Increase. 

SUNK,  miglvtv  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  pow'r  thro'  all  our  coasts. 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  [Amidst  our  realm  exalted  high 
Do  thou  our  gloiy  stand, 

And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire 
Surround  the  fav'rite  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


PS/^LM68.  (411 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 
Sing  loud  v.ith  solemn  voice  ; 

Let  ev'i y  tongue  exalt  his  praise. 
And  ev'ry  hcaic  rejoice. 

5  He,  the>iVeat  Loid,the  sov'rei^n  JudgCj 
That  sits  entiuon'd  above. 

In  wisJom  rules  the  worlds  he  made. 
And  bids  tliem  taste  his  love. 

6  Kaith  shall  obey  hi-  high  command, 
And  yield  a  fi'il  incease  : 

Our  God  will  croun  his  chosen!  and 
VVith  fruitriilness  and  peace 

7  God,  the  Re^'eemer  scatters  round 
H^s  choice3t  favours  hete. 

While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  tear. 


PSALM    LXVIII — ^^L    M. 

Tke  Vengeance  and  Compassion  of  God. 

JET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 
^  And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight  ; 
As  ''moke  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  [  He  comes  array'd  in  bu  ning  flames  ; 
Jus' ice  and  vengeance  are  hi^  names  : 
Beiiold  his  fain  tin  i  foes  expire 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  fiie] 

3  He  rides  and  thnioe's  thro"  the  sky  ; 
His  name  Jehovah  sends  on  high  : 
Sirifi  to  his  name  ve  sons  o^  grace  ; 
Ye  saints  rejoice  be  ore  his  face. 

4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  di'-ti  ess  ; 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpleirs  find 
A  Judge  that's  just,  a  Fathe.  kind. 

5  He  breaks  the  oantive's  heavy  chain. 
And  pris'ners  see  the  light  again  ; 


412)  PSALM  68. 

But  rebels  that  dispute  his  will. 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 

6  Kinii,doms  and  thrones  to  God  belong  ; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song  : 
His  wond'roiis  names  andp6w*rs  rehearse^ 
His  honours  shall  emich  your  verse. 

7  He  shakes  the  heav'ns  with  loud  alarms; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ! 

In  Isr'el  are  his  mercies  known, 
Isr'el  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

8  Proclaim  him  king,  pronounce  him  blest; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest  ; 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  taint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 


PART    II. — L.    M. 

Christ'' s  Ascension^  and  the  Gift  of  the  Spirit, 

9  T    ORD  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 

I  4  Ten  thousand  angels  fill  the  sky  ; 
Those  heav'nly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Liike  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

10  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glor  ous  when  the  Lord  was  there  j 
While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law. 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

11  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell. 
When  the  rebellious  pow'rs  of  hell. 
That  thousand  souls  had  caotive  made. 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 

J2  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne. 
He  sent  his  promis'd  Spirit  downi. 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel-men, 
Th;it  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 


PSALM  68,  69^  (4I« 

PART  III. — L.  M.  '    , 

Praise Jor  'J  emporal  hlessing. 

,13  \^7E  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 

f  V    Who  fills  our  hearts  with  heav''nly  food  ; 
Who  pours  his  blessings  f,  om  the  skies 
And  loads  oui  days  with  lich  supplies. 

14  fie  sends  his  sun  nis  circuit  vouiid. 
To  cheer  the  ft  uils  to  warm  the  ground  ; 
He  bids  the  clouds  with  plenteous  rain 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

15  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath. 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death  : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong  ; 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong, 

16  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
But  the  wi  !e  dilf'i  ence  that  remains. 

Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains, 

17  The  Lord  that  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread. 

The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound. 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

18  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth  or  deeper  seas. 

And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above  ; 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 


PSALM  LXIX. — L.  M. 

Christ's  Passion,  and  Sinners*  Salvation. 

DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 
B  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath. 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  pow'rs  of  deaths 

Kk2 


4U)  IPSALM  6i9. 

^nd  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 
To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  pow'r  ard  love 
Has  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  ; 
Those  dreadful  suff'rings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  lav^  I'estor'd  : 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known. 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  Oh  for  his  sake  oUr  guilt  forgive. 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
The  liord  will  hear  us  in  his  name. 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 


PART    II.- — L.    M. 

Christ*s  Sufferings  and  Zeal. 

0  ^finWAS  for  our  sake  eternal  God, 

A    Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace. 
While  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

7  The  Jews  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  their  sin  ; 
While  hefulfill'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

8  '<  [My  Father's  house,"  said  he,  "  was  m,ade 
".A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade  ;" 

Then  scatt'ring  all  their  gold  and  brass. 
He  scourg'dthe  merchants  fromtheplace.J         ^ 
,9  [Ze^J  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood  : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown. 
He  felt  ?Lnd  mourned  them  as  his  own.] 
10  r His  friends  forsook,  his  folio w'rs  fled^, 
While  foes  and  atms  surround  his  head  ; 
They  cut  se  him  \\\\\\  a  slanderous  tongue, 
An^  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 


PSALM  70,71.  (415 

11  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies. 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies  ; 

fThey  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
There  hung  the  man  that  dy'd  for  me, 

12  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Maiks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son  : 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead. 
Shall  pour  the  vengeance  on  their  head. 

FSALH    LXX. — C.    M. 

Protection  against  Personal  Enemies. 

IN  haste,  O  God,  attend  my  call, 
Nor  hear  my  cries  in  vain  ; 
O  let  thy  speed  prevent  my  fall. 
And  still  my  hope  sustain. 

2  Whei;!  foes  insidious  wound  my  name^ 
And  tempt  my  soul  astray. 

Then  let  them  fall  with  lasting  shame^ 
To  their  own -plots  a  prey. 

3  While  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice^ 
And  glory  in  thy  word. 

In  thy  salvation  raise  their  voice. 
And  magnify  the  Lord* 

4  O  thou  my  help  in  time  of  need. 
Behold  my  sore  dismay  ; 

fn  pity  hasten  to  my  aid. 
Nor  letthy  grace  delay. 

PSALM  LXXI. — C.  U, 

The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Ilopg, 

MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
f  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  op^ 

And  stiengthen'd  all  my  youth. 
3!  M^'  flesh  was  fashion' d  by  thy  po^'r 
With  all  these  Hmbs  of  mjpe  ; 


4^16)  PSALM  71. 

And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour 

I've  been  entirely  thine. 
3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seei» 

Repeated  ev'ryyear; 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 

1  trust  them  to  thy  care. 
4^  Cast  jne  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  aiise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 

When'er  thy  servant  dies. 
5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age. 

When  men  review  my  days. 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  ev'ry  page. 

In  ev'ry  line  thy  praise. 


PART    II. — C.    M. 

Christ  our  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

6  'j\/'TY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend^ 
_Lt-I-  When  I  begin  thy  praise. 

Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end. 
The  numbers  of  thv  grace? 

7  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust. 
Thy  goodness  I  adore  j 

And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first 
I  speak  thv  glories  more. 

8  My  feet  shall  t^  avel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road. 

And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength 

To  see  my  Father  God. 
'9  When  I  am  fill 'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
S'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness. 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 
10  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  vict'ries  of  my  King  ! 
JWy  soul  redeem'd  from  sin  and  heU> 

.  Sh^U  thy  salvation  &ing. 


PSALM  71.  (41' 


11  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 
My  Saviour  and  my  God, 

His  aeath  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame. 
And  sav'd  me  by  his  blood. 

12  Awake,  awake,  my  tunehil  pow'rs  ; 
With  this  delightful  song 

I'll  entertain  the  daikesi  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

PART  III. — C.  M» 

The  aged  Christian's  Prayer  and  Song^ 

13  /^  OD  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
vJf  The  guide  of  all  my  days, 

I  have  declar'd  thy  heav  nly  truth. 
And  told  thy  wonu'rous  ways. 

14  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs. 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 

Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years 
If  God  my  strength  depart  r 

15  [jCt  me  thy  pow'r  and  truth  proc 
Before  the  rising  age. 

And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

16  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 
Attends  my  next  remove  ; 

Oh  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath  • 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love  ! 

17  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high. 
Unsearchable  thy  deeds  ; 

Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky. 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

18  Oft  have  I  heaid  thy  threat 'nings  roar^, 
And  oft  endur'd  the  grief  ; 

But  when  thy  han  i  hath  prestmesore. 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

19  By  long  experience  have  1  known 
Thy  sov'reign  pow'r  to  save  ; 


.418)  PSALM  7^.. 

At  thy  command  I  venture  down 

Securely  to  the  grave. 
^  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust. 

My  flesh  shal   be  thy  care  ; 
These  w'lhev'd  ]imbs  with  thee  I  trust 

To  raise*  them  strong  and  fair. 


PSALM  LXXII. — L.  M. 

The  Kins:dom  of  Christ. 

GREAT  Go  %  nhose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknovvn  worlds  obey, 
J^ow  give  the  king^lom  to  thv  Son, 
£xtend  his  pow'r,  exalt  hi^  th^-one. 

2  Thy  scept-e  well  becomes  his  hands. 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands  ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

3  -Vith  pow'r  he  vindicates  the  just. 
And  treads  th'  oppressor  in  the  dust  ; 
His  worship  and  his  tear  shall  last, 
Till  hours  and  years,  and  time  be  past, 

4  As  vain  on  meadows,  newly  mown. 
So  shal)  he  send  hi^^  infli'ence  down  : 
His  grace  on  fainting  sonls  di'tils. 
Like  heav'nly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  first  da^vning  I:ght, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

6  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise  : 
Peace,  like  a  river  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown* 


PSALM  72.  (419 

PART  II. — L.  M. 

C/irist*s  Kinodom  among  the  Gentiles* 

7  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
«l    Does  Ins  successi^re  jou- neyb  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  iVom  sho  e  to  shore. 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wan^e  no  more. 

8  [  Behol  I  the  nations  with  their  kings  ; 
The.e  Europe  her  best  tiibute  b'.ings  ; 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

9  There  Persia,  glo  ious  to  behold. 
And  India  shines  in  eastern  gold  ; 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord 
And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word.] 

10  For  him  shall  endless  pray'r  be  made^ 
And  endless  piaises  crown  his  bead  ; 

His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  ev'ty  morning  sacrifice. 

11  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song  -^ 
And  infant-voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

12  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns 
l^he  jovFiil  pris'ner  burst  his  chains  ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

13  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  pow'r. 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more  ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 
j  li  Let  ev'ry  creature  rise  and  bring; 
i  Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  ; 
I  Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
}  Anci  earth  repeats-the  loud  ameiia| 


420)  PSALM  78. 

PSA.LM  LXXIIU — C.  M. 

Afflicted  Saints  happy,  Sf  Prosperous  Sinners  cursed. 

NOW  I'm  convinc'd  the  Lord  is  kind 
To  men  of  heart  sincere. 
Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
Andborder'd  on  despair. 

2  1  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive. 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 

**  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live  I 
How  peaceful  is  their  death  ! 

3  With  well-fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 
They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep  ; 

Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
W  hile  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray. 
And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain  ; 

For  I  am  chast'ned  all  the  day. 
The  night  renews  my  pain." 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaintsy 
I  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; 

'«  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints. 
And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard. 
The  conflict  too  severe  ; 

'Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  word. 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 
I  saw  the  sinner's  feet 

High  mounted  on  a  slipp'ry  place 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

8  1  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 
'Till  at  thy  frown  befell  ; 

His  honours  in  a  dream  were  k)st. 
And  he  awakes  in  hell. 

9  Lord,  what  an  enrious  fool  I  was  ' 
How  like  a  thoushtless  beast  I 


PSALM  73,74. 

f42'i 

Thus  to  suspect  thy  promis'd  grace. 

And  think  the  wicked  blest. 
10  Vet  I  was  kept  frofti  full  despair. 

Upheld  by  pow'r  unknown  : 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare 

Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 


PART  II.  —  C.  M. 

God  and  our  Portion  here  and  hereafttr. 

11  d~^  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hopie, 
VT  My  help  for  ever  near. 

Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 
When  sinking  in  despair 

12  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  f^aet 
Thro'  life's  be  wilder 'd  race  ; 

Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  befoie  tl\y  face. 

13  Were  I  in  heav'n  without  my  God, 
'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 

And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

14  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 
And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 

God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock. 

The  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 
\b  Behold  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence  die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 

Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 
16  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy, 

PSALM  LXXIV.  —  C.  M. 

The  Church  pleading  with  God  under  sore  Persecniio-n 

WILL  God  for  ever  cast  us  off  1 
His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 


4^2)  PSALM  74 

Against  the  people  of  his  love. 

His  little  chosen  hv\ck  ^         ^ 
^  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 

Winh  their  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
Nor  let  thv  Zion  be  forgot, 

Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 
5  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste. 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See  what  a  wild  and  fga.  ful  waste 

Is  made  within  thy  walls. 

4  Where  on'-e  thy  churches  pray*d  &  sang 
Thy  foes  profanely  rage  ; 

Amid  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
And  there  their  hosts  engage. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke  ? 
They  tear  the  buildings  down. 

And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke. 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  thev  threaten  to  destroy 
Thy  children  in  their  rest  ; 

Come  let  us  burn  at  once,  they  cry. 
The  temple  and  the  priest, 

7  And  still  to  hei^^hten  our  distress, 
Thy  presence  is  withdrawn  ; 

Thy  wonted  signs  of  pow'r  and  grace,. 
Thy  pow'r  and  grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  grief. 
But  all  in  silence  mourn  ; 

Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 

9  Hovv  long,  eternal  God,  how  long. 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  ? 

Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song. 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

10  Canst  thou  for  ever  sit  and  hear 
Thine  holy  name  profan'd  ? 

And  still  thy  jealousy  foi'bear, 
And  still  withheldtlim^  hand^ 


PSALM  U.  (42S 

^1  What  strange  deliv'rance  hast  thou  shown 

In  ages  long  before  ? 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own. 

No  other  God  ailore. 

12  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea  \ 
By  thy  resistless  might. 

To  make  thy  tribes  a  wond'rous  way, 
And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine. 
The  darkness  and  the  day  r 

Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine. 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 

14  Hath  not  thy  pow'r  lorni'd  ev^ry  coast, 
And  set  the  earth  its  bounds. 

With  summei's  heat  and  winter's  frosty 

In  their  perpetual  rounds  ? 
1.5  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 
That  sacred  pow'r  blaspheme  : 
i  Will  not  thy  hand  that  form'd  them  first 
j       Aven^^e  thine  injur'd  name  ? 
'  16  Think  on  thecov'nant  thou  hast  rnade, 
'       And  all  thy  words  of  love  ; 
i  Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  trembling  dove. 
j  17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood.. 
And  make  our  hope  their  jest  ; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  almighty  Godj 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 

PSALM  LXXV. — L.  M. 

^  Praise  to  God  for  the  return  of  Peace, 

TO  thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 
To  thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  raise  ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  abroad, 
Thy  wond'rous  wo«  ks  demand  our  praise, 
2   To  slav'ry  doom'd,  thy  chosen  sons 
Beheld  thek  fees  trinmphant  ri3e ; 


424) 


PSALM  76. 


And  sore  opprest  by  earthly  thrones, 
They  sought  the  Sov'reign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  powVj 
Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 

To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore. 
And  save  the  rem'nant  of  thy  race. 

4  Thy  hand  that  form'd  the  restless  main^ 
And  rear'd  the  mountain's  awful  head. 
Bade  raging  seas  their  course  restrain. 
And  desert  wilds  receive  their  dead. 

5  Such.wonders  never  come  by  chance, 
!Nor  can  the  winds  such  blessings  blow  ; 
'Tis  God  the  judge  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

6  Let  haughty  tyrants  sink  their  pride. 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scorntiil  head  ; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside. 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 

PSALM    LXXVI. — C.  M. 

Israel  saved y  and  the  Assyrians  destroyed. 

IN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known  ; 
His  name  in  Israel  great  ; 
In  .Salem  stood  his  holy  throne. 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints. 
His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 

There  he  receiv'd  their  just  complaints. 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word. 
And  broke  the  threat'ning  spear  ; 

The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword. 
And  crush'd  th'  Assyrian  war. 

4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 
But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 

The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 


VSALM  7^,  (4^, 

5  ^Twas  Zion's  king  that  stop'd  the  breath 
Of  captains  and  their  bands  ; 

The  men  of  might  sleep  last  in  death. 
That  quells  their  warlike  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 
Both  horse  and  chariots  fell  : 

Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  ! 
*  Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell ;' 

7  What  pow'r  can  stand  be;ore  thy  sigUt 
When  once  thy  wrai,h  appears  ? 

When  heav'n  shines  round  with  dreadful" Ijprht, 
The  earth  adores  and  fears. 

8  When  God  in  his  own  sov'reign  ways 
Comes  down  to  save  the  oppiest. 

The  wrath  of  men  shall  work  his  praise. 
And  he'll  restrain  the  lest. 

9  [Vows  to  the  Lord  and  tribute  bring. 
Ye  princes,  fear  his  frown  ; 

His  terrors  shake  the  proudest  king. 
And  smite  his  armies  down. 

10  The  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 
Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel  ; 

For  Jacob's  God  hath  iioc  forsook. 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.] 


T 


PSALM  LXXVII.— C.  M. 

Melancholy  assaulting,  and  Hope  prevailing^< 
^0  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice, 

I  sought  his  gracious  ear. 

In  the  sad  hour  when  trouble  rose. 
And  fill'd  my  heart  with  fear. 

2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights. 
My  soul  refus'd  relief; 

i  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise. 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  complain'd  and  still  opprestj 
My  heart  begao  to  break  ; 


42Q)  PSALM  77-. 

My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  me  rest. 
And  kept  mine  eyes  awake, 

4  Mv  overwhelming  sorrows  grew, 
*Till  I  could  speak  no  more  ; 

Then  I  within  myself  withdrew. 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  call'd  back  years  and  ancient  timeij 
When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 

My  spirit  search'd  for  secret  crimes 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 

6  1  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind. 
Which  I  enjoy'd  before  ; 

And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind  ; 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 

7  W|]  he  for  ever  cast  me  off? 
His  promise  ever  fail  ? 

Ha-  }ie  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 

Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 
S  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought. 

This  dark,  despairing  frame, 
Rememb'ring  what  thy  hand  hath  wrought. 

Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 

9  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways. 
And  talk  thy  wohders  o'er. 

Thy  wonders  of  recov'ring  grace. 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwelt  with  justice  on  the  throne; 
Arid  men  that  love  thy  word. 

Have  in  thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Loid. 


PART  II. — C.  M. 

Comfort  derived  from  ancient  providf^nce . 

11  «« TTOW  awful  is  thy  chast'ning  rod  I 

JLX  ( May  thy  own  children  say) 
The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadfnl  God  i 
jHewholy  is  hlis  way  1'* 


PSALM  77.  (4!?7 


Ji2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old. 

Who  reigns  in  heav'n  above, 
1*11  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told. 

And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

13  He  saw  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 
With  Egypt's  yoke  opprest  ; 

Long  hedeiay'd  to  heat  their  cry. 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 

14  The  sons  of  pious  Jacob  seem'd 
Abandon'd  to  their  foes  ; 

But  his  almighty  arm  redeem'd 
.  The  nation  whom  he  chose. 

15  From  slavish  chains  he  sets  them  free 
They  follow  where  he  calls  ; 

He  bade  them  venture  thro'  the  sea. 
And  made  the  waves  their  walls, 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 
The  waters  saw  thee  come  ; 

Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood. 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 

17  Strange  was  thy  journey  thro'  the  sea^ 
Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  unknown  ; 

Terrors  attend  the  wond'rous  way 
That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

18  [Thy  voice  with  terror  in  the  sound 
Thro'  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 

All  heav'n  m  lightning  shone  around^ 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 

X9Thine' arrows  thro'  the  sky  werehurPd^ 
How  glorious  is  the  Lord  ! 

Surprise  an(f  tremb'ling  seiz'd  the  world, 
i^d  all  his  saints  ador'd. 

20  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock  ; 

And  safe  by  Moses'  hand. 
Thro'  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 

T«  €anain's  promis'd  land.] 


4^8) 


PSALM  78, 


PSALM   LXXVIII. — C.  M. 

Providence  of  God  t^ecorded* 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  perform'd  of  old  ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw. 

And  which  our  faJthers  told. 
3  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known  ; 

His  works  of  pow'r  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 

Thro'  ev'ry  rising  race. 
3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
'^hat  generations  yet  unborn 

May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 
4>  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands. 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works. 

But  practise  his  commands. 

PART  II. — C.  M» 

Israel's  Rebellion  and  Pumshmeyitx 

5  /^H  what  a  stiff  rebellious  house 
\_y  Was  Jacob's  ancient  race  1 

E'alse  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows. 
And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

6  They  broke  the  cov'nant  of  his  love. 
And  did  his  laws  despise. 

Forgot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove  . 
His  pow'r  before  their  eves. 

7  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  ligl^t 
From  his  avenging  hand  : 

What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land. 

8  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mischty  sea, 
Andmarch'd  with  safety  through, 

With  wat'ry  walls  to  guard  their  way> 
'  ^Ti31  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 


PSALM  78.  (429 

19  A  wond'rous  pillar  mavk'd  the  road, 

Compos'd  of  shade  and  light  ; 
jBy  day  it  prov'd  a  shelt'iing  cloud, 
'      A  leading  fire  by  night. 
HO  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  suppli'd  , 
J      The  gushing  waters  fiow'd, 
H  And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
'      Along  the  desert  road. 
•11   Vet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high, 
■      And  dai'd  distrust  his  hand  ; 
I  **  Can  he  with  bread  our  host  supply^ 

Amidst  this  barren  land  r" 
|ll2  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard,  • 
I      And  caus'd  his  wiaLh  to  flame  ; 
j  His  terrors  ever  stand  prepar'd 

To  vindicate  his  name. 


PART  III. — C.  M. 

The  Punishment  of  Luxuri}  and  Intemperance 

13  \7E7H?:N  -Isra'l  sinn'd  the  Lord  reprov'd, 

W    And  fiU'd  their  hearts  with  dread  ; 
Yet  he  forgave  the  men  he  lov'd. 
And  sent  them  heav'nly  bread. 

14  He  fed  them  with  a  lib'ral  hand. 
And  made  his  treasures  known  ; 

He  gave  the  mid-night  clouds  command 
To  pour  provii^ion  down. 

15  The  manna  like  a  morning  show'r 
I       Lay  thick  around  their  feet  ; 

I  The  food  of  heav"n,  so  light,  so  pure, 

j       As  tho'  'twere  angels  meat. 

I  16    But  they  in  murm'ring  language  said, 

I       *'  Is  manna  all  our  feast  ? 

j  We  loath  this  light,  this  airy  bread  ; 

I        We  must  have  flesh  to  taste.'* 

I  37  ^*  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust,' 

I       The  Lord  in  wrath  repli'd. 


430) 


PSALM  78. 


And  sent  them  quails  like  sand  or  dust, 

Heap'd  up  on  ev'ry  side. 
%S  He  gave  them  all  their  own  desire  ; 

And  greedy  as  they  fed, 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire. 

And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 

19  When  some  were  slain  the  rest  return'd, 
And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears  ; 

Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'd. 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 

20  Oft  he  chastis'd,  and  still  forgave, 
*Till  by  his  gracious  hand 

The  nations  he  resolv'd  to  save, 
*  Passess'a  the  promised  land. 

PART  IV. — L.  M. 

Backslidimr  and  Forgiveness, 
%X  /^  REAT  God,howoftdid  Isra'l  prove 
Vl  By  turns  thine  anger,  and  thy  loveC 
Thei  e  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

22  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 
The  dreadful  wonde^^s  God  had  wrought  ', 
Then  they  provok'd  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fejir  his  pow'r,  nor  trust  his  grace. 

23  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain. 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vam  ; 

A  tedious  march  thro'  unknown  ways 

Wore  out  tneir  strength, -and  spent  their  days, 

2*  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain. 

They  mourn'd  and  sought  the  Lord  agaio  ; 

Call'dhim  the    ock  of  their  abode. 

Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

25  Their  piay'rs  and  vows  before  him  rise 

As  flatt'ring  words  or  solemn  lies. 

While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 

False  to  his  cor'nant  and  his  lave* 


PSALM  m  (431 


26  Vet  could  his  sov'reign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  live; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd. 

Or  else  w"th  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

27  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail. 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail  ; 

The  God  of  Abrah'm  lov'd  them  still. 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 


PSA.LM  LXXIX. — L.  M. 

j  For  the  Distress  of  War. 

BEHOLD,  O  God,  what  cruel  foe^. 
Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade  ; 
I  Thy  holy  temple  stands  defil'd, 
i  In  dust  thy  sacred  walls  a'^e  laid. 

2  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drench'd  in  blood. 
Thy  people  fall'n  in  death  remain  ; 
j  The  fowls  of  heav'n  their  flesh  devour, 
1  And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 
;  3  The  insulting  foes,  with  impious  rage, 
i  Reproach  thy  children  to  their  face  ; 
<*VVhere  is  your  God  of  boasted  pow'r, 
j  And  where  the  promise  of  his  grace." 

4  De^p  from  the  prison's  horrid  glooms. 
Oh  hear  thp  mournful  captives  sigh. 
And  let  thy  sov'reign  pow'r  reprieve. 
The  trembhng  souls  condemn'd  to  die. 

5  Let  those,  who  dar'd  insult  thy  reign. 
Return  dismay'd  with  endless  shame, 

j  While  heathens,  who  by  thy  grace  despise 
I  Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name. 

6  So  shall  thy  children,  freed  from  death, 
;  Eternal  songs  of  honour  raise, 

'.  And  ev'ry  future  a<re  shall  tell, 

I  triiy  sov'reign  pow'r  and  pard'ning  grace. 


432)  PSALM  8Q. 

PSALM  LXXX. L.   31. 

The  Church's  Prayer  under  Affliction 

GREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell. 
And  lead  the  tribes  thy  chosen  sheep  : 
Safe  thro'  the  desert  and  the  deep  : 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  Lord, 
Shine  from  on  high,  and  light  afford  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore. 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey. 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray  ? 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How,fcng  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  b.ead, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed  : 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore. 

We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 

Did  not  thy  pow'r  defend  it  round. 
And  heav'nly  dews  enrich  the  ground  i 
C  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot. 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit  ; 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thv  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 
7  Why  is  her  beauty  thus  defac'd, 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste  t       » 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join. 
And  ev'ry  beast  devours  the  vine. 
S  Return,  almighty  God,  return  ; 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 
9  Tjord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew. 
Thou  wa- 1  its  strength  and  glory  too  ; 
Attack'd  in  vain  hv  all  its  foes. 
Till  the  fair  Branch  of  promise  rose. 


PSALM  81.  (43.^ 

10  Fair  Branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root  ; 
Himself  a  nobler  Vine,  and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree  : 

1 1  *Tis  thy  own  Son  ;  and  he  shall  stand 
Girt  with  thy  strength  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn'd  and  blest 
With  pow'r  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  Oh  !  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry. 
Shine  on  thy  churches  lest  they  die  : 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  rfestore. 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

PSALM  LXXXI. — S.   M. 

The  Warning  of  God  to  his  People. 

SING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God  ; 
Let  Isra'l  hear  his  voice. 

2  *'  From  idols  false  and  vain, 
Preserve  my  rites  divine  ; 

,1  am  the  Lord  who  broke  thy  chain 
Of  slav'ry  and  of  sin. 

3  Stretch  thy  desires  abroa.d, 
And  I'll  supply  thefti  well  ; 

But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
If  IsraM  will  rebel  ; 

4  I'll  leave  thern,  saith  the  Lord, 
To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 

1  ^nd  let  them  run  the  dang'rous  road|^ 

I      'Tis  their  own  chosen.way, 

I  5  Yet  oh  !  that  all  my  saints 

i      Would  hearken  to  my  voice  ! 

'  Soon  1  would  ease  their  sore  complaints- 

j       And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice, 

I  6  Whi  e  I  destroy  their  foes, 

i      ril  richly  feed  mv  flock, 

;  '        Mm 


434)  PSALM  82,83;  " 

And  they  shall  taste  the  stream  that  flows 
From  their  eternal  Rock." 


PSALM  LXXXII.  —  L.  M. 

Gv.d  the  Supreme  Governor. 
A   lV''ONG  t.h'  assemblies  of  the  great 
jt%    A  greater    nler  takes  his  seat  ; 
The  Go'i  of  hf  av"n  as  Jucige  surveys 
ThobC  ^o;]s  on  ea  th  and  all  their  ways. 

2  '.Vhy  will  ye  fi  ame  oppressive  laws  ? 
O    why  support  th'  an'ighteous  cause  ! 
W  len  will  ye  once  dc  end  the  poor, 

Th  ^t  foes  may  vex  the  saints  no  more  ? 

3  They  know  not  Lo:d,nor  wiM  they  know 
Da  k  are  the  "ay  in  which  they  iz;o  ; 
Thei»"  name  of  ea-.th]y  jjocIs  is  vain  ^ 
For  they  shall  faU  and  die  like  men. 

4  A'"ise^  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne, 
And  rnlethe  nations  with  his  rod  ; 


PSALM   LXXXIII. — S.   M. 

u4  complaint  against  Persecutor. 

\  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
JL  ',    Peipelual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  Justice  hold  his  peace, 
Anrl  let  his  vengeance  sleep  ! 

2  Behokl  what  curbed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  sp'-e^d  ; 

The  men  that  hate  thy  'taints  andlhee, 
Li  t  up  their  th'caL'ning  head. 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones, 
Their  conn<^els  thev  employ. 

And  malice  with  her  watchful  eye 
r.irsues  them  to  deatrov. 


PSALM  84  (iS5 

4  "  Gomelet  us  join,  they  cry. 
To  root  them  from  the  giound. 

Till  not  the  name  or  saints  remain, 
Nor  mem'ry  shall  be  found." 

5  Awake,  almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  wrath  to  minc^  ; 

Give  them  like  forests  lo  the  fire. 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

6  Convince  their  madness.  Lord, 
Arid  make  them  seek  thy  name  ; 

Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  coniound, 
That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

7  Then  shall  the  nations  know  , 
Thy  glorious  dreadtul  word, 

Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone. 
And  thou  the  sov'reign  Lord, 

PSAlLM  lxxxiv,— p  m.e. 
Longingjor  tfte  House  of  God. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
rlow  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are  ; 

To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  The  spanow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  her  nest. 
And  wand'ring  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest ; 

My  spiiit  faints  with  equal  zeal 
To  rise  and  dwell  among  thy  saints. 

3  O  happy  souls  that  piay,  , 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 

O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 

They  praise  thee  still  ;  and  happy  they 

'J^hat  k)ve  the  way  to  2Iion's  hill. 


436) 


PSALM  85. 


4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Thro'  this  dark  vail  of  tears, 

*Till  each  arrives  at  length,       ' 

'Till  each  in  heav'n  appears  ; 

O  glorious  seat  when  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet  T 

5  To  spend  one  sacred  day. 
Where  God  and  saints  abide. 
Affords  diviner  joy     • 
Than  thousand  days  beside  ; 

Where  God  resorts,  I  love  it  more 
To  keep  the  door  than  shine  in  courts- 

6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield. 
Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  our  hands  are  fill'd  ; 
We  d"-aw  our  blessings  thence  : 

He  shall  bestow  on  Jacob's  race 
Peculiar  grace  and  glory  too. 

7  The  Lord  his  people  loves  ; 
JHis  hand  no  good  withholds 
Frrun  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pine  and  pious  souls  : 

Thrice  happy  he,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts  alone  in  thee. 

PSALM   LXXXV. — L.  M. 

Waiting  for  an  answer  to  Prayer. 

LORD,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
Thou  hast  revers'd  our  heavy  doom  : 
So  God  forgave  when  Isra'l  sinn'd. 
And  brought  his  wand'ring  captives  home. 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 
And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  : 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee^ 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

3  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice  ; 


PSALM  85, 8G.  (43!? 


Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word^ 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 
4   We  waiL  to  hear  what  God  will  say  ; 
He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace  : 
But  let  I  hem  run  no  more  astray. 
Lest  his  returnmg  wrath  increase. 


PART  II. L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Christ, 
5^ALVATIONis  for  ever  nigh 

O  Tiie  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord; 
And  grace  descending  from  on  nigh. 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

6  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met. 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heav'n  ; 
^y  his  obedience  so  complete, 
•Justice  is  pleas'd  and  peace  is  giv'n. 

7  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound. 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again. 

And  heav'nly  influence  blest,  the  gf-ound 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentler  reign. 

8  His  righteousness  is  gone  before. 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God  ; 

Our  wand'ring  feet  shall  stiay  no  more, 
JJut  maik  his  steps  and  keep  the  I'oad. 


PSALM  LXXXVl. — C.  M. 

A  general  Song  of  Praise  to  God^ 

AMONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods. 
There's  none  hath  pow';  divine  ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 
Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 
^  Thenaton?  thou  hast  made  shall  bring 

Their  o  ii'in  £S  round  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  do^t  wond'rous  things, 
€"01  thou  art  Ggd  alone. 


438)  PSALM  87,  88. 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet. 
Teach  me  thine  heav'nly  ways. 

And  a'l  my  wand'ring  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 
Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 

fiow  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 


PSALM  LXXXVIL — L.  M, 

The  Church  the  Birth  place  of  the  Saints. 

GOD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundation  foi  his  heav'nly  praise  ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well. 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  riis  mercy  visits  ev'ry  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows  ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay, 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  describ'd  of  old  ! 
W^hat  wonders  are  in  Zion  told  I 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below. 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  t^gypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 

The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
,Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 

*TwilI  be  an  honour  to  appear  ■ 

As  one  new-born  jit;id  npurish'd  there. 


PSALM  LXXXVIII. — L.   M. 

Loss  of  Friends,  and  Absence  of  Divine  Grace. 

O  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 
By  day  and  ni^ht  address  my  cry, 


T 


PSA^LMSS.  (4S9 

Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear  ; 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

2  For  seas  ot  trouhle  me  invade. 

My  soul  draws  nigh  to  death's  cold  shade  ; 
Like  one  whose  strength  and  hopes  are  fled. 
They  number  me  among  the  dead  : 

3  Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave. 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  have  ; 
<Sast  otf  from  thy  sustaining  care, 

:  Pown  to  the  confines  of  despair. 
1 4  Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
'  Afllicted  me  with  restless  pain  ; 
Me  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  press'd. 
Too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  least. 
.5  Remov'd  from  friends,  I  sigh  alone. 
In  a  loath'd  dungeon  laid,  where  none 
A  visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me, 
Confin'd,  past  hopes  of  liberty. 
(6  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease  ; 
'They  waste,  but  still  my  griefs  increase  ; 
Yet  daily,  Lord,  to  thee  I've  pray'd, 
iWi:h  out-stretch'd  hands  invok'd  thy  aid. 
7  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 
jThe  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive  ? 
jFrom  death  restore,  thy  praise  to  sing. 
Whom  thoufrom  prison  wouldst  not  bring  } 
p  Shall  the  mute  giave  thy  love  confess  r 
A  mould'ring  tomb  thy  faithfulness  ? 
jThy  truth  and  pow'r  re^iown  obtain 
iWhere  darkness  and  oblivion  reign  ? 
?  To  thee  O  Lord,  I  cry  forlorn  ; 
My  pray'r  prevents  the  early  morn  ; 
jV\  hy  hast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook, 
jNor  once  vouchsai'd  a  gracious  look  ? 
10  Prevailing  sorrows  bear  me  down, 
Which  from  my  youth  with  me  have  grown 
Thy  terrors  past  distract  my  mind, 
lft.nd  fears  of  blacker  days  iehiud. 


440)  PSALM  aa 

11  Thy  wrath  hast  burst  upon  my  head. 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dreaci  ; 
Environ'd  as  with  waves  combmed. 
And  for  a  general  deluge  join'd. 

12  My  lovers,  friends,  tamiiliars,  all 
Remov'd  from  sight,  and  out  of  call  ; 
To  dark  oblivion  all  retir'd, 

Deadj  or  at  least  to  me  expir'd. 


PSALM   LXXXIX. L«  M, 

The  Covenant  made  with  Christ, 

FOREVER  shall  my  song  record 
The  truth  and  mercy  ot  the  Lord  • 
Mercy  and  truth  Forever  stand 
Like  heav'n  establish'd  by  his  hand. 
,2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  swore  and  said 
'^'  With  thee  my  cov'nant  first  is  made  ; 
In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
Glory  and  gi  ace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  Be  thou  mv  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest; 
Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest ; 

I'hou  art  my  chosen  King,  thy  throne 
Shall  stand  eternal  like  my  own. 

4  There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 
So  much  my  image  or  my  love  ; 
Celestial  pow'rs  thy  subjects  are. 
Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare  ? 

5  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose. 
To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes  ; 
An  ;  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewish  throne. 
Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son." 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice  and  sing. 
Jesus  her  Saviour  and  her  King  : 
Angels  his  heav'nly  wonders  show, 
AJid  saiats  declwe  Jais  woriws  below- 


* 


PSALM  90.  (441 


PSALM    XC.  —  C.    M» 

Man  frail,  and  God  eternal. 

OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home. 
•2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
Aud  my  defence  is  sure. 

3  Beiore  the  hills  in  order  stood. 
Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame. 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 
*'  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 

All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  tum'd  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 
Are  like  aa  ev'ning  gone  ; 

Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  dawn.  • 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood. 
With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 

Are  carri'd  downwards  by  the  flood. 
And  lo^t  in  following  years. 

7  Time  like  an  ever-rolling  stream^ 
Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 

They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  op'ning  day, 

8  Like  flow'ry  fields  the  nations  stand 
Pleas'd  with  the  morning  light  ; 

The  flow'i-s  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  with'ring  ere  'tis  nioht,] 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 

Be  thou  our  guard  while  tioubles  last. 
And  our  eternal  home. 


44(2) 


PSALM  9Q. 


PART   II. — C.    M. 

Injirmities  and  Mortality  the  Effect  of  Sin, 
Ifi  T    ORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 

I  i  And  justice  grows  severe. 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thouo-hts. 
And  burns  beyond  our  Tear. 

11  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust ; 
By  one  offence  to  thee, 

Adam,  with  all  his  sons  have  lost 
Their  immortality  : 

12  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement  flies, 
A  fable  or  a  song  ; 

By  swift  decrees  our  nature  dies. 
Nor  can  our.joys  be  long. 

13  'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount. 
To  threescore  years  and  ^en  ; 

And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pam. 

14  [Our  vitals  with  laborious  strife 
Bear  up  the  crazy  load, 

.And  drag    hese  poor  remains  of  life 
Along  Lueii;esome  road  j 

15  Almighty  God  reveal  thy  love. 
And  not  thy  wrath  alone  : 

Oh  I  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 

16  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heav'nly  art 
T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 

That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part. 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

PART  III.  —  C.  M. 

Breathino  after  Heaven 

17  TJETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return  ^ 
M\  Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  ; 

How  long  shall  we  thy  children  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ; 


PSALM  91.  (44S 


1 18  Let  heav'n  succeed  our  painful  years, 
I     Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 
'And  in  proportion  to  our  tears. 

So  make  our  joys  increase, 
'  19  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 
'      Make  thy  own  work  complete  ; 
:  Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
I      And  own  thy  love  was  great. 
{20  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 
j      In  all  thy  beauty  Lord  : 
/And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 

Meet  a  divine  reward. 


.  PSALM    XCI. — L.    M. 

Safely  in  Public  Diseases  and  Dangti 

HE  that  hath  marie  his  refuge  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  al}  day  beneath  his  shade. 
And  ihere  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  <■'  My  God,  thy  pow'j 
Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  towV  ; 

I  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust 
Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  the  from  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
Fiom  Satan's  wiles,  who  still  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood. 
From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood, 

!The  Lord  his  faithful  saints  shall  guard, 

I  And  endless  life  be  their  reward. 

I  5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 

;To  dart  apestilent-al  fire  ; 

j  God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 

'To  shield  them  witH  an  healthful  shadei 

'6   If  vapours  with  malignant  breath 

i  Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midniglit  deaths 


444) 


PSALM  91, 


Israel  is  safe  :  the  poison'd  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Tsra'l's  God  be  there.. 

7  What  tho'  a  thousand  at  thy  side. 
Around  thy  path  ten  thousand  died, 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves. 

8  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known. 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Past  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest. 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free 
And  bring  thy  children.  Lord,  to  thee. 


PART  II. — C.  M. 

Protection  from  Deaths    Guard  of  Angels,  Victor 
and  Deliverance. 

11  "^TE  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

JL     Expos'd  to  ev'ry  snare, 
Come  make  the  Lord,  your  dwelling  place, 
And  try  and  trust  his  care. 

12  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 
Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh. 

And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  the  saints  on  high. 

13  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 
Your  feet  in  all  their  ways  ; 

To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep. 

And  guard  your  happy  days. 
14<  Their  hand  shall  bear  you  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones  ; 


f  SALM  92.  (44S 


fe 


e  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 
,    And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons  ? 
il5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread  ; 
i     The  tempter's  wiles  defeat  : 
He  that  hath  bruis'd  the  serpent's  hea;d 
'    Puts  him  beneath  your  feet, 
16  '*  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

I'll  save  them,  saith  the  Lord  : 
i'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above, 
j    Destruction  and  the  sword. 
77  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call. 

In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  ; 
My  pow'r  shall  help  them  when  thej^  fall, 
I'    And  raise  them  when  they  die. 
jKS  Those  that  on  earth  niy  name  have  knowri, 
1     I'll  honour  them  in  heav'n  ; 
i There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
<\   And  endless  life  be  giv'n." 

PSAIiM  XCII. — L.  M» 

;  A  Psalm  for  the  Lord^s  Day. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God.,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name  give  thanks  and  sing, 
fo  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 
I  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast, 
p  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
jljike  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 
i  My  heai't  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
jVnd bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word, 
f  by  works  of  grace  how  bright  they  shine' 
;rJow  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 
\<)  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 
biikebi-utes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die- 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  'till  thy  breath 
i^lastS;  them  in  everlasting  death 


446)  PSALM  92,  9S, 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
Wien  grace  hath  well  reftn'tl  my  heart; 
And  fve;h  supplies  of  joy  are  shed 
Liike  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Siiall  vex  mv  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  io  ward  toes  shall  all  be  slain/ 
I^oi  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Thtn  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  .lesir'd,  or  wish'd  below  ; 
And  ev'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

PART    II. — L.    51. 

T/iC  Church  is  the  Garden  ofGodi 

8  T    ORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
a  A  In  wardens  planted  by  thine  hand  , 

l«e;  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen 
I^ike  a  young  cedar  fresh  and  green. 

9  The  e  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
B'est  with  thine  inflo'ncefrom  above  : 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees 

Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

10  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive) 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
St>ll  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair; 

11  Laden  with  fruits  of  age  they  show. 
The  Lord  is  holy  just  and  true  ; 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

PSALM    XCIII  L.    M 

The  Eternal  and  the  Sovereign  God: 
"^TtTlTH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd^ 
v'j     The  Lord,  that  o'«-  all  nature  reigns. 
The  world's  foundat\on  strongly  laid, 
Aiwlthe  vast  iabric  still  sustains. 


PSALM  94.  (447 


(  %  How  surely  'stablish'd  is  thy  throne, 
I  Which  shall  no  change  nor  period  see  I 
'i  For  thoa,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
:  Art  God  from  all  eteniity  ! 
'  .j3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  ht't  up  their  voice, 
'  And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
'■  But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
;  And  make  the  angry  sea  comply, 
!  4  Tiiy  promise.  Lord,  is  ever  sure  ; 
j  And  tiiey  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
I  That  happy  station  to  secure. 
Mast  still  in  holiness  excel. 


PSAIrJl  XCIV. — C.  M. 

Saints  Chastised,  and  Sinners  d€stroyelS> 

OGod  !  to  whom  revenge  belongs. 
Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud  ; 
liCt  sov'reign  pow'r  redress  our  wrongs. 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,  «'  The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears  ;*' 
When  will  the  vam  be  wise? 

Can  he  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Oi  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vainV 
And  they  shall  feel  his  pow'r  : 

His  -vrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke. 
Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod  ; 

fThy  providence,  thy  sacred  book 
Shall  make  them  know  tiieir  God. 

5  Blest  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise, 
And  to  his  duty  draw  ; 

Thy  scou.  <j;es  make  thy  children  wise 
When  they  iotget  thy  law. 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saint^^ 
.Npr  his  ©wn  promise  break  ; 


448)  PSALM  94,95. 

He  pardons  his  inheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 


PART   II. — C.    M. 

God  our  Support  and  Comfort. 

7  TTIT^HO  will  arise  and  plead  my  right 

T  T     Against  my  num'rous  foes  ? 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite. 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose. 

8  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 
Sustain'd  my  fa/nting  head, 

lyiy  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt. 

My  soul  amongst  the  dead. 
$  Alas  I  my  sliding  feet  !  I  cri'd. 

Thy  promise  bore  me  up  ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side. 

And  rais'd  my  sinking  hope. 
XO  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thought^ 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults. 

Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 
XI   Pow'rs  of  iniquity  may  lise. 

And  frame  pernicious  laws  ; 
But  God  my  refuge  rules  the  skies^ 

He  will  defend  my  cause. 
12  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud. 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud^ 

And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

PSALM  XCV. — L.  M. 

Canaan  lost  through  Unhelief. 

COME  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sov'reign  King  ;  rehearse' 
itiS  honour  io  exalted  verso-. 


PSALM  96.  i^Ui) 

j2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
,  Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  word, 
I  He  is  our  Shepherd  ;  we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  iet  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
iThe  counsels  of  his  love  obey. 

Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Isra'l  knew. 

4  Isra'l,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace 
Yet  tempt  their  Maker  to  his  face  ; 
A  faithless  unbelieving  brood, 
That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  <«  How  false  they  prove  { 
Forget  my  pow'r,  abuse  my  love  ; 

Since  they  despis'd  my  rest,  I  swear. 
Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there." 

6  [Look  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead  ; 
Attend  the  offer'd  grace  to-day. 

Nor  lose  the  blessings  by  delay, 

7  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits. 
And  march  to  Zion's  heav'nly  gates  ; 
Believe  and  lake  the  promis'd  rest ; 
Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest.] 


s 


PSALM  XCVI. —  C.  M. 

Christ's  Jirst  and  second  Coming. 
ING  to  the  Lord,  ve  distant  lands. 


Ye  tribes  of  ev^ry  tongue  ; 
His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 
God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 

His  pow'r  the  sinking  world  sustains^ 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heav'n  proclaim  the  joyful  day^j 
Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen  • 


-i^ 


45D) 


PSALM  97 


ILet  cities  shine  in  bright  array. 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies 
His  glorious  train  display  ; 

Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise. 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 
The  nations  as  their  God  ; 

To  show  the  world  his  righteousness. 

And  send  his  truth  abroad. 
,6  His  voice  shall  raise  the  slumb'ring  dead. 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near  ; 
But  bow  will  guilty  nations  dread. 

To  see  their  judge  appear  ! 


PSALM  XCVIl. L.   M. 

Christ  reigning  in  Beaven,  and  coming  to  Judgment 

HE  reigns  ;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 
Praise  him  in  evanii;elic  strains  ; 
iLet  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice. 
And  distant  Islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown  ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne  ; 
Tho'  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surround  ; 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  Judgment,  lo,  he  comes, 
^hakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs  ; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire. 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire, 

4  His  enemies  with  sore  dismay, 
Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day  ; 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high,. 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

PART  II. L.   M. 

ChiitiVs  Incarnation, 

5  fT^HE  Lord  is  come  ;  the  heav'ns  proclaim 

JL    tiis  birth  ;  the  nations  learn  his  n^iir^.e ; 


PSALM  98.  (45\ 

l^n  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 
5  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies. 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies  : 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow. 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

7  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground. 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound  ; 
But  Zion  shall  his  glories  sing, 
(And  earth  confess  lier  sov'reign  king; 
I 

PART  III. L.*M» 

Grace  and  Glory. 

8  rriHE  Almighty  reigns  exalted  high 

JL    O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky  ; 
jTho'  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 
(His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 
S  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
'Hate  ev'ry  work  of  sin  and  shame  ; 
iHe  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends. 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 
jlO  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown. 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown  ; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise^ 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 
11   Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honovti^s  of  the  Lord  ; 
[None  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
j  pan  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

PSALM  XCVIII.  —  C.   M. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel.  S| 

TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God,  * 

New  honours  be  address'd  ; 
Kis  great  salvation  shines  abioad  j 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 


452)  PSALM  98,  99. 

2  To  Abrah'm  first  he  spoke  the  word. 
And  taught  his  num'rous  race  ; 

The  Gentiles  own  him  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  to  tru^t  his  grace. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her  diff'rent  tongues  ; 

And  spread  the  honour  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 

PART  II. — C.  M. 

The  MessicCh's  Comhig  and  Kingdom. 

4  TOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
J  Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room. 

And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 
3  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns. 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 

Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

6  No  more  let  sir^  and  sorrows  grow. 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  : 

He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow. 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

7  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 

The  glories  oThis  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

PSALM    XCIX. — S.    M. 

Christ* s  Kingdom  and  Maje^y, 

THE  God  Jehovah  reigns. 
Let  all  the  nations  fear  ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne. 

And  sain's  be  humble  there. 
2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ; 


PSALM  99,100.  (46-^ 

'Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
'     Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 
3  In  Zion  stands  his  throne. 

His  honours  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  knowrj. 

For  there  his  glories  shine. 
♦  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
I     How  terrible  his  praise  ! 
Justice  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
I    Jn  all  his  works  ot  grace. 
I 

PART  II. S.  M» 

u4  holy  God  worshipped  ■with  Reverence. 

;5  T^XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 

■  i  And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
jHis  nature  is  all  holiness, 
I    And  mercy  is  his  seat. 
^  When  Isra'l  was  his  church, 
;     When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
iWhen  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  pray'tl. 

He  gave  his  people  rest, 
J7  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race  ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  knoWn 

When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 
8  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same  ; 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness. 

And  jealous  for  his  name. 

PSALM  C, — L.  M. 


Praise  to  our  Creator.  i^H 


WITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth. 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  ; 


454) 


PSALM  101. 


2  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone. 
From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  \ 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own. 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  O  enter  ♦hen  his  temple  gate. 
Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
An^  still  youi-  gi'ateful  hymns  repeat, 
Attd  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4  Fo;  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good. 
H'  =  ."^neTcv  is  fr»r  ever  sure  ; 

His  truth,  which  always  fivmly  stood. 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


M 


PSALM   CI. — L.   M. 

The  Magistrate's  Psalm, 
ERC  Y  and  judgment  are  my  song. 


My  gracious  (iod,  my  righteous  King, 
To    hee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 
2  Ir  I  am  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword  ; 
I'll  take  my  counsel  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  hea-  'nly  g;ace 
S.iail  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 
S  Let  svis  om  ail  my  aci^ions  guide. 
And  let  my  God  wi'h  me  reside  : 
TJo  wicked  thing  shall  .-iweil  with  me, 
Wnich  may  p  ovoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  So  sons  of  slandei,  ra-eand  strife 
Snail  oe  companions  of  my  life  : 

T'  "haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride 
Within  my  iloojs  shall  ne'er  a' ic'.e. 

5  ,  i'l!  search  the  land  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust  : 
The  men  that  wo^k  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  mv  f  iends  and  fav'rites  still.} 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flatfr'ring  or  raaHcious  lies  ; 


PSALM  102*  (455 

,Nor,  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
iShall  bold  offenders  e'er  be  spar'd. 
r  The  impious  crew  (that  factious  band') 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
lAnd  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
rWhere  1  have  pow'r,  shall  be  supprest! 

PSALM  CII. — C.  M. 

[  A  Prayer  for  the  Afflicted. 

HEAR  me,  Q  God,  nor  hide  thy  facc^ 
But  answer,  lest  I  die  : 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
'     To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ? 

2  My  days  are  wasted  like  the  smoke 
Dissolving  in  the  air  ; 

iMy  strength  is  dri'd,  my  heart  is  brokf^ 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag  like  with'ring  grass 
I      Burnt  with  excessive  heat  : 

In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
.     And  I  forget  to  eat. 
:  4  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top', 
[      The  sparrow  tells  her  moan, 
I  Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 
I      I  sit  and  giicve  alone. 
j  5  My  soul  is  like  a  w  ilderness, 
I      Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl  ; 

Where  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place. 
!      And  where  the  screaming  owl. 
;  6  Dark  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  feai"^ 
I      Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast  ; 

While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  earsj 

Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 
[  1   My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woeSj 
!       And  tears  are  my  repast  : 
;  My  daily  bread  like  ashes  growl 
;      tin  pleasant  to  my  taste; 


456) 


PSALM  102. 


8  Sense  ean  afford  no  real  joy 
To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown  ; 

Lord  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  highj 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  looks  like  wilher'd  leaves  appear  / 
And  life's  declining  light 

Grows  faint  as  ev'ning  shadows  are. 

That  vanish  into  night. 
IX)  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God  ; 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 

And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise,  and  show  thy  face^ 
Nor  will  my  Lord  delay. 

Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace. 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry^ 
And  by  mysterious  ways. 

Redeems  the  pris'ners,  doom'd  to  die. 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

PART  II* — C.  M. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

13  T   ET  Zion,  and  her  sons  rejoice  ; 
I  4  Behold  the  promis'd  hour  : 

Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice^ 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  pow'r. 

14  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain. 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes  : 

Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again. 
And  all  that  dust  shall  vise. 

15  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 
And  stand  in  glory  there ; 

Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name. 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

1 6  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne. 
With  pity  in  his  eyes  :- 


*   ^  PSALM  102.  (457' 

JJe  hears  the  dying  prisoner's  groan. 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

17  He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death, 
And  when  his  saints  complain, 

It  shan't  be  said,  *«  that  praying  breath 
«'  Wab  ever  spent  in  vain.'' 

18  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead. 
And  left  on  lonii  record  ; 

That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read. 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

PART  III. — L.  M. 

Man^s  Morality,  and  ChrisVs  Eternity. 

19  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand, 

i  Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race  j 
Disease  and  death  at  his  command 
Arrest  us  and  cut  short  our  days. 

20  Spai-e  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon  ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 

And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

21  Yet  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage, 
<«  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 

j  Christ  is  the  same  thro'  ev'ry  age." 

|22  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 

iHeav'n  is  the  building  of  his  hand  ; 

This  earth  grows  old,  these  heav'ns  shall  fade  ; 

And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 
(23  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky 

Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside  ; 

But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high  ; 

Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 
j24  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 
'  And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  ; 

This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
I  And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  again, 

;  oo 


458) 


PSALM  103. 


PSALM    cm. — S.  M. 

Praise  for  Spiritual  and  'I  emporal  Mercies  ^ 

OH  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name^ 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Loid  my  soul ! 
JSor  let  his  mercies  lie, 

forgotten  in  unthankfulness  ; 
And  without  praises  die, 

3  'Tis  he  fo  gives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  lelieves  thy  pain, 

^Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 
When  ransom'd  from  the  grave  ; 

He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sov'reign  pow'r  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  suffrers  rest  ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  justice  for  th'  opprest. 

6  His  wond'rous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 

Bat  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace. 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

PART  II  — S.   M. 

Abounding  Compassion  of  Goi. 

7  1\/rY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
J.tX  Whose  mercies  are  so^reat^ 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 
So  ready  to  abate. 

8  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 
And  when  his  strokes  are  felt. 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes'. 
And  lighter  than  our  crimes^ 


PSALM  lOS.  (*5» 


^  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  rais'd 

Above. he  ground  we  tread, 
So  tar  the  licaes  ot  his  grace 

Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

10  His  pow'r  bubdues  our  sius. 
And  nis  lorgiving  love, 

Far  as  tue  east  is  from  the  west^ 
Ooth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

11  The  pity  ot  the  L.ord 

To  those  that  tear  his  name. 

Is  such  as  tenaer  patents  teel  - 

He  knows  our  teeble  frame. 

12  He  knows  we  are  but  dust^ 
Scacter'd  with  ev'ry  breath  : 

His  anger  like  a  rising  wind 
Can  send  us  swift  to  aeath, 

13  Our  uays  are  as  the  grass, 
O.  like  the  morning  flow'r  I 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  fieli. 

It  withers  \n  an  hour. 
l*  But  thy  compassions,  Lord^ 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
Anu  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  premise  sure. 

PART    III. S.    M. 

God's  Universal  Dominion., 

15  rilHE  Lord  the  sov'^reign  King, 

1    Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high^ 
O'er  all  the  heav'nly  world  he  rules. 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

16  Ye  angels  great  in  might. 
And  sw?ft  to  do  his  will, 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear. 
Whose  pleasure  ye  iulfil 

17  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 
''  The  orders  ef  their  King, 


460) 


PSALM  104. 


And  guard  His  churches  when  they  pray. 

Join  m  the  praise  they  sing. 
18   While  all  his  wond'rous  works, 

Thro'  his  vast  kingdom,  show 
Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul, 

6hall  sing  his  graces  too. 

PSALM  GIV. — L.  M. 

The  Glory  of  God  in  Creation  and  Providence. 

MY  soul,  thy  great  Creatoi  praise  ; 
When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays. 
He  in  full  majesty  appears. 
And  like  a  robe  his  glory  wears. 

2  The  heav'ns  are  for  his  cui  tains  spread  ; 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed  ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot  when  he  flies 

On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires. 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundation  by  his  hand 
Is  pois'd,  and  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  m  his  chain, 
JLestit  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood. 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thunder'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confin'd  to  its  appointed  bed 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound. 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round  ; 
Yet  thence  convey'd  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  on  hills,  and  drench  the  plains 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheers  the  valleys  as  they  go  ; 
There  gentle  herds  their  thirst  allay. 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 


FSALM 104.  {m 

B  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink, 
The  lark  and  linnet  Hght  to  drink  ; 
Their  son^s  the  lark  and  linnet  raise. 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  piaise. 

9  God  from  his  cloudy  cistern  pours 
On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  show'rs  r 
The  gTove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 

A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield.  • 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise. 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man  of  various  pow'r. 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure 

11  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce! 
The  olive  yields  a  pleasing  juice  ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  gen' rous  wine. 
His  gifts  proclaim  his  love  divine 

12  His  bounteous  hands  our  table  spread. 
He  fills  our  cheerful  stores  with  bread  ; 
While  food  our  vital  strength  imparts. 
Let  daily  praise  inspire  our  hearts. 

13  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands  ; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly. 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  hi^h. 

14  To  craggy  hills,  ascends  the  goat  ; 
And  at  the  airy.mountain's  foot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race. 
Appoints  the  pioon  to  change  her  face  ; 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day. 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  youns  abroad^ 
And  roaring  ask  their  meat  from  God  ; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise. 
The  savage  beasts  to  covert  flies, 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes  • 
Thp  oight  vvti5  W*de  for  his  repose  ■; 


46^)  ^SALM104, 

Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief, 

18  How  strange  thy  works  1  How  great  thy  skill  I 
While  ev*ry  land  thy  riches  fill  : 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see. 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep. 
With  wond'rous  motions  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wand'ring  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  wat'ry  way. 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  ; 
The  huge  leviathan  resides. 

And  fearless  sports  amid  the  tides. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word. 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stands. 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hands. 

22  While  each  receives  his  difF'rent  food. 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  : 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  difF'rent  forms. 

3  But  when  thy  face  is  hid  they  mourn. 

And  dying  to  their  dust  return  ; 

Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign  : 

liife,  breath  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24-  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again. 

And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men  ; 

A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 

Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honoured  with  his  own  delight  : 
How  awful  are  his  glo»ious  ways  ! 

The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

26  The  earth  stands  ti  emalin  j,  at  thy  stroke, 
And  al  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 

And  tell  their  wants  to  sov'reign  grace. 


PSALM  105.  (463 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
I  And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 

Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

28  While  haughty  smners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  buri'd  with  their  dust, 

1  to  my  God,  my  heav'nly  King 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

PSALM   CV.-^C.  M. 

God's  Conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  Plagues  of  EgyM. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name. 
And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame. 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  cov'nant  which  he  kept  in  mi^d 
For  num'rous  ages  past, 

To  num'rous  ages  yet  behind 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  swore  to  Abrah'm  and  his  seed. 
And  made  the  blessings  sure. 

Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read. 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4  *'  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest, 
(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 

And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest. 
The  type  of  heav'nly  joys. 

5  [How  large  the  grant  !  how  rich  the  grace  ! 
To  give  them  Canaan's  land. 

When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  small  and  feeble  band. 

6  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  rpund 
Securely  they  remov'd  : 

And  haughty  kings,  that  on  them  frown'd 
Severely  he  reprov'd.j 

7  ««  Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 
Shall  soon  avenge  the  wrong  ! 


4&i)  PSALM  im. 

The  man  that  does  my  prophets  hanp 
Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

S  When  P  haroah  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints!^ 
And  thus  provok'd  their  God, 

Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod, 

9  He  call'd  for  darkness  :  darkness  came- 
Like  an  o'er  whelming  flood  ; 

He  turn'd  each  lake  and  ev'ry  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams^of  blood. 

10  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 
Thro'  the  whole  country  spread  ; 

And  frogs  in  baleful  armies  rise 
About  the  mbnarch's  bed. 

11  Thro'  fields,  and  towns,  and  palace's 
The  tenfold  vengeance  flew  ; 

Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees. 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

12  Then  bv  an  angel's  mid  night  stroke 
The  flow'r  of  Egypt  died  ; 

The  strength  of  ev'ry  house  he  broke. 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

13  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  freed 
Ant!  left  the  hated  ground  ; 

Kich  with  Egyptian  spoils  they  fled. 
Nor  was  one  feeble  found. 

14  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way. 
And  mak'd  their  journeys  right. 

Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

15  They  thirst  ;  and  waters  from  the  rock 
In  rich  abundance  flow, 

And  following  still  the  course  they  took. 

Ran  all  the  desert  through. 
IG  O  wond'rous  stream  !  O  blessed  typ^ 

Ot  ever-flowing  grace  ! 
So  Christ  our  rock  maintains  our  lififr 

And  3id3  enr  -vvaiid'ring  ^ac$^ 


PSALM  106.  (465 


•i7  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  handj 

The  chorea  tribes  possest 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  piomis'd  land. 

And  theie  enjoy'd  their  rest. 
18  Then  let  the  world  J  '.bear  its  ragej 

^or  put  (he  church  in  fear: 
Isra'l  must  Itne  through  ev'ry  age. 

And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 


PSALM    CVI. —  L.    M. 

Prat  e  to  God. 

TO  God,  the  greai,  the  ever  blest. 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  addrcst  : 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands  ; 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways  > 
Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise  i 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  tear  thee  slill. 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed  ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppl'ant  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice. 
And  aid  their  triumph  with  uiy  voice  ! 
This  is  my  glory,  liord,  to  be 
Join'd  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 

PART  II. S.  M. 

Israel  pnniihed  and  pardoned 
5/^OD  of  eternal  love, 

\J    How  fickle  are  our  ways  ! 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Isra'l  prove 

Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 
6  They  saw  ttiy  wonde.  m  wrought. 

And  then  thy  praise  they  sung  ; 


4^6)  PSALM  IQT. 

But  soon  thy  work    o^pow'r  forgot^ 
And  mmmur'd  with  their  tongue. 

7  JNow  they  believe  his  word, 
^'"^hile  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ; 

3Sow  with  their  lusts  provoi^e  the  Lord^ 
And  he  reduc'd  them  low. 

8  Vet  when  they  mourn 'd  their  faults, 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans  ; 

Brought  his  own  cov'nantto  his  thoughts.. 
And  call'd  them  still  his  sons. 

9  Their  names  were  in  his  book. 
He  sav'd  them  rom  their  foes  : 

Qft  he  chasLis'd,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose, 

10  Let  Isra'l  biess  the  Lord, 
i'Vho  love  their  ancient  race; 

And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word, 
j4men  to  ali  the  praise. 


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PSALM  CVII  — L.  M» 

Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to  Heavefi, 
IVE  thanks  to  God,  he  "-e.igns  above, 


Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love  : 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known^ 
Aiid  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  Let  the  Redeemed  of  the  L<ord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record  ; 
Zsra'l,  the  nation  whom  he  chose. 
And  rescu'dfrom  their  mia.hty' foes. 

3  f  When  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke- 
Their  fetters  and  th'  Egyptian  yoke. 
They  trac'd  the  desert,  wand'ring  round; 
A  wild  and  solitarv  ground  ! 

4  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  for  their  fix'd  abode  ; 

Nor  food  nor  foiintain  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hanger's  rage.] 


PSALM  107.  (4^ 

iS  In  their  distress  to  God  they  cri'd, 
I  God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide  ; 
'  He  led  thtiir  wand'ring  march  ai  ound 

And  brought  their  tribes  to  Canaan's  ground. 
'6   Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
'F  om  sin's  old  yoke,  and  satan's  chain^ 

We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 

A  dang'rous  and  a  tiresome  place. 
;7   He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way^ 
jHe  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray, 
( He  guards  us  Avith  a  pow'rful  hand 

And  brings  us  to  the  heav'nly  land, 
S  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  f 

How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  wayst 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


PART  II. — L.  M. 

Correction  for  Sin,  and  Release  by  Prayer- 
OT^ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 

X^    God  and  his  grace  are  stil!  the  same  ? 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food. 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  ev'ry  good. 

10  But  if  thei    hearts  rebel  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies  • 
If  they  x'eject  his  heav'nly  word. 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord  : 

11  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  groun4j 
And  no  deliv'rance  shall  be  found  ; 
Laden  with  grief  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

12  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  crieS'j 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise, 

And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade 
That  hung  so  heavy  ^-ound  their  head, 

13  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two, 
•^nd  let?  the  smiling  pris'ners  thrn' .; 


468)  PSALM  107. 

Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief. 
And  gives  thelab'ring  soul  relief. 
14  O  maj'  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wond'rous  goodness  of  the  Lord  i 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways! 
Xet  ev'ry  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


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PART  III. — L.  M. 

Intemperance  punished  and  pardoned. 

AIN  man  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 
Prepares  for  his  own  punishment  : 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise  !       t 

16  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste  ; 
Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste  : 
'Till  all  his  active  pow'rs  are  lost. 

And  fainting  life  draws  near  to  dust. 

17  The  glutton  groans,  and  loaths  to  eat. 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat  ; 
Nature  with  heavy  loads  opprest 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd, 

18  Then  how  the  fnghten'd  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  eaniest  cry  ! 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

19  No  med'cines  could  effect  the  cure 
'So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure  : 

The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals^ 

He  sends  his  sov*reign  word,  and  heals, 

20  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wond'rous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  their  thankful  o*^   ing  prove 
How  thev  adore  their  Maker's  love 


PSALM  107.  (469 

PART  IV. — L.    M. 

I,  Beliverance  from  Storms  and  Shipwrecks 

■}tl  VMTOULD  you  behol  i  the  works  of  Gods 
I         T  T     His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad. 

With  the  bold  mariner  survey 

The  unknown  re^iions  of  the  sea. 
{22  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind^r 
j  And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind  ! 
,'Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise 

That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 
'23  Now  to  theheav'ns  they  mount  amain^ 
'  Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again  ; 
!  What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  'eel. 

And  like  a  stagg'ring  drunkard  reel  ! 

24  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
jLost  to  all  hope  to  God  they  cry  : 

!  His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
,  And  sends  salvation  in  distress, 

25  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage,;^ 
And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage  ; 
The  gladsome  train  their  fears  give  o'er 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

26  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wond'rous  goodness  of  the  Lord] 
Let  them  their  private  off'rings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

PART  V. — C.  M. 

The  jMariner^s  Psalm-^ 

'27  fTlH Y  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord;, 

X    That  rule  the  boist'rous  sea. 
The  sons  of  courage  shall  record. 

Who  tempt  that  dangerous  way. 
>!S  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise,; 

And  swell  thetow'ring  waves  \ 


470)  PSALM  107. 

^The  men  astonish'd  mount  the  skies. 
And  sink  in  shaping  graves. 

29  [Again  they  climb  the  \vat*ry  hillSj 
And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ; 

Each  like  a  tott'ring  drunkard  reels. 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

30  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roaf. 
They  pant  with  flutt'ring  breath  ; 

And  hopeless  oi  the  distant  shore. 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

31  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries  ,- 
He  hears  the  loud  request, 

And  orders  silence  thro'  the  skies. 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

32  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears. 
And  see  the  storms  allay 'd  : 

^ow  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears  : 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

33  'Tis  Gi>d  that  brings  them  safe  to  land  ; 
Let  stupid  mortals  know. 

That  waves  are  under  his  command. 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

34  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 

And  those  that  see  thy  wond'rous  ways. 
Thy  wond'rous  love  record, 

PART  VI. — L.  M. 

Colonies  Planted. 

35  T^T'HEN  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimfsi 

y  T     Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times. 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand. 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

36  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again. 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green. 
Send  show' ry  blessings  from  the  skies  ; 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 


PSALM  108.  (iri 

'^7  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey 
'Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they. 
He  bids  th'  oppi  est  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 
38  They  sow  the  fields,  andtrees  they  plant 
Whose  yearly  fruits  supplies  Iheir  want  ; 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruiiful  stocks. 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  Hocks, 
l39  Thus  they  are  blest  ;  but  if  they  sin, 
(He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in, 
A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands. 
Their  pi  in  ces  die  by  barb'rous  hands. 

40  Their  captive  sons,  expoa'd  to  scorn. 
Wander  unpiti'd  and  forlorn  ; 

The  country  lies  unfenc'd,  untill'd. 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

41  Vet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns  : 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive. 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

42  The  righteous  with  a  joyiul  sense 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence  ; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more. 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

43  How  few  with  pious  care  record 
These  wond'rous  deahngs  of  the  Lord 
But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  kind. 

PSALM  CVIII.— C.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  sound  his  prais^. 
Awake  my  harp  to  sing  ; 
Join  all  my  pow'rs  the  song  to  raise, 

A.nd  mo  ning  incense  bring. 
2  Among  the  people  ol"  his  cai  e. 
And  thrtt'  the  nations  round  ; 


472)  PSALM  109^ 

Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare 
And  there  his  name  i  e.iound. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  starry  train  ; 

I>ift"use  thy  heav'nly  grace  abroad. 
And  teach  the  world  thy  leign. 

4  So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice. 
And  throng  thy  courts  above  ; 

While  sinners  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
^nd  taste  redeeming  love. 


PSALM   CIX. — C.  M. 

Love  to  Enemies  from  the  Example  of  C/eri^i 

GOD  of  my  me  cy  and  my  praise. 
Thy  glory  is  my  song  ; 
Tho'  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue, 

2  When  i  i  the  form  of^mortal  mau 
Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found  ; 

With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  move^ 
Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd  ; 

They  render  hatred  for  his  love. 
And  evil  for  his  good, 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause^ 
Yet  with  his  dying  breath 

He  pray'd  for  murd'rers  on  his  cross. 
And  blest  his  fpes  in  death. 

5  Lord  shall  thy  bright  example  shino 
In  vain  befo'e  my  eyes  ; 

Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine. 
To  love  mine  enemies, 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage. 
And  in  my  Saviour's  name 

■f  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  ragq. 
Who  slander  and  condenji^- 


PSALM  no,  111.  (4Z3 

PSALM   ex. — C.  M. 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  Priesthoods 

JESUS,  our  Lord  ascend  thy  throne 
And  near  thy  Father  sit ; 
In  Zion  shall  thy    ow'r  be  known. 
And  make  thy  oes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do"! 
Thy  converts  shall  surpass 

The  num'roiis  drops  of  morning-dew. 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  grace. 

3  God  hath  ptonounc'd  a  tirm  decree. 
Nor  changes  what  he  swore  ; 

'*  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be. 
When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  Melchisedech,  that  wond'rous  pries^ 
That  king  of  high  degree. 

That  holy  man  who  Abrah'm  blest 
Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

5  Jesus  our  P  riest  for  ever  lives 
,     To  plead  for  us  above  ; 

Jesus  our  King  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head. 
And  his  high  throne  maintain. 

Shall  strike  the  pow'rs  and  princes  dead. 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign, 

PSALM    CXI. — C.    M. 

The  Wisdom  of  God  in  his  Workt* 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  Almighty  God  ; 
He  has  my  heart  and  he  my  tongue 

To  spread  his  name  abroad. 
2  rfow  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought^ 

How  glorious  in  our  sight  ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 


Pp2 


474)  PSALM  111. 

3  How  fair  and  beauteous  nature's  framed 
How  wise  the  eternal  mind  ! 

His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem'^  his  chosen  sons> 
He  hx'd  his  cov'nant  sure  ; 

,The  Ofders  that  his  lips  pronounce. 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies. 
Thy  heav'nlir  skill  proclaim  ; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise. 
Bat  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  pow'r,  to  trust  thy  grace'. 
Is  our  divinest  skill ! 

And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

PART  II. — C.  M, 

The  Perfections  of  God. 

7  r^  RE  AT  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  migb' 
\JJI  Demand  our  noblest  songs  ; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 

Their  harmony  of  tongues. 
S  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
AT)d  ever  mindful  of  his  word. 

He  makes  his  promise  good. 

9  His  Son  the  great  Redeemer,  came 
To  seal  his  cov'nant  sure  : 

Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

10  They  tliat  would  grow  divindy  wis^. 
Must  with  his  fear  begin  ; 

Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  li09 
'    In  hating  ev'ry  sin. 


PSALM  112,  lis.  (475 

PSALM  CXII.  —  C.    M. 

Liberality  rewarded. 

HA  P  P  Y  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands, 
,Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  lib'ral  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 
To  allthe  sons  of  need  ; 

So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  ■  eed. 

3  No  evil  •:idin;is  shall  surprise 
His  well  establish'd  mind; 

His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge  flies. 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 
4'  In  times  of  danger  and  distress. 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine. 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness. 

And  give  him  peace  divine, 
5    His  works  of  piety  and  of  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Honour  on  earth  and  joys  above 

Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

PSALM   CXIII.  —  L.   M. 

God  sovereign  and  gracious. 

YE  servants  of  th'  almighty  King,     ^ 
In  ev'ry  age  his  praises  sing  ; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set, 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat, 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
His  throne  of  Glory  stands  on  high  ; 
Nor  time,  nor  place,  his  pow'r  restrain, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels  with  their  God  compare  ? 
His  glories  h'^w  divinely  bright. 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light, 


476)  PSALM  114 

4  Behold  his  love  ;  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do  ; 
And  condescends  yet  more   to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below, 

5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor! 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 
And  fit$  tiiem  ior  their  heav'nly  thrones. 

6  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice 
Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice  : 
Tho'  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past. 
The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  jov  the  mother  views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done  , 
Faith  may  grow  stron,;  when  sense  despairs  ; 
If  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.) 

PSALM  CXIV. — L.  M. 

Miracles  attending  Israel's  Journey^. 

WHEN  Isra'l,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand. 
Left  the  proud  ty  ant  and  his  land. 
The  tiibes  with  cheerful  homage  own. 
Their  king  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay  ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way  ; 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 
With  backward  cunent  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep, 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap  ! 

Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand. 
Conscious  of  sov'reign  pow'r  at  hand. 
4-  What  pow'r  could  make  the  deep  divide  ? 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  '- 
And  whence  the  dread  that  Sinai  feels  ? 
5  Let  ev'ry  mountain,  ev'ry  flood 
]^etire  and  know  the  approaching  Gc4, 


PSALM  115*  (477 


The  King  of  Isra'l  :  see  him  here  ; 
Tremble  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 
6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns. 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns  ; 
'Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  seaa  confess  the  Lord. 


PSALM    CXV  — L.    M. 

1  The  true  God  our  Refuge. 

NOT  to  our  ourselves  who  are  but  dust 
Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Eteraal  God,  thou  only  just, 
(Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 

2  Display  to  earth  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
i Insult  us,  and  to  raise  our  shame, 

'Say,  '•  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  so  long 
,3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne, 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies. 
Thro'  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 
\  He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  crios. 
I /I  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 
Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood.: 
At  best  a  mass  of  glitt'ring  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  [With  eyes  and  ears,  they  carve  the  head^ 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind  ; 
In  vain  are  costly  off'rings  made, 

And  vows  are  scatter'd  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  nevt^r  made  to  move.. 
Nor  hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray  ^ 
Mortals  that  pay  them  fear  or  love. 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deai  as  they. J 

7  O  Isra'l,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope. 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest  \ 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
ihn^  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 


478)  PSALM  116. 

8  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise^. 
They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave  ; 
But  we  shall  live  to  sin^  thy  grace, 
^nd  tell  the  world  thy  pow'r  to  save. 


PSALM  CXVI. — C»  M» 

Recovery  from  Sick7,ess._ 

I  Love  the  Lord  :  he  heard  my  cries. 
And  piti'd  ev'ry  groan, 
liOng  as  I  live  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  [  lov'd  the  Lord  ■  hebow'dhis  ear. 
And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  : 

O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  ! 

3  My  flesh  declin'd,  my  spirits  fell. 
And  I  drew  near  the  dead. 

While  inward  pangs  and  tears  of  hell. 

Perplex  my  wakeful  head. 
4)  *'  My  God,  I  cri'd,  thy  servant  save^ 

Thou  ever  good  and  just  ; 
Thy  pow'r  cap  rescue  from  the  grave^ 

Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust,'' 
5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest. 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  ; 
lletuin,  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest. 

For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 
€  My  God  hath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death. 

And  dri'd  my  falling  tears  : 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 

J^nd  my  remaining  years. 


'W 


PART   II. —  C.    M. 

Thanks  for  private  Deliverances, 

HAT  shall  I  render  to  mv  God 
F«r  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 


PSALM  iir.  (47ia 

II 

I'  My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 

!      My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

J;  S  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house. 

My  oflf'rings  shall  be  paid  ; 
'  There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vowS^ 
'      My  soul  in  anguish  made, 

9  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
I      Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
I  How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight  ? 
j       How  precious  is  their  blood  r 
I  10  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 
How  g'-eat  thy  grace  to  me  ! 

My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  cafe^ 
(      JLod,  I  devote  tc  thee. 

II   Now  T  am  thine,  for  ever  thine. 
Nor  shall  .my  purpose  move  : 
i  Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  paiit^, 
j       And  bound  me  with  thy  love 
'  12  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  voWj 
;        A^nd  thy  rich  grace  record  ; 
j  Witness,  ye  saint  ,  who  hear  me  now^ 
Jf  I  forsake  the  Lord, 


PSALM   CXVII L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Nations, 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies. 
Let  the  (creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung. 
Thro'  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tonoue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore^ 
'Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  brings 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing  ; 

The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name-." 


480) 


PSALM  lla 


4  In  ev'ry  land  begin  the  song. 
To  ev'ry  land  the  strains  belong  ; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise. 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 


tSALM   CXVIII. — S.  M. 

An  Hosannah  for  the  Lord^s  Da^> 

SEE  what  a  living  Stone 
The  builders  did  refuse  : 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereot> 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son  ? 

Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest; 
As  the  chief  corner-stone, 

3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 
And  wond'rous  in  our  eyes  r 

This  day  declares  it  all  divine. 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made  ; 

Let  us  rejoice  and  sing,  and  pray. 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad.  ' 

5  Hosannah  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  : 

Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word 
Which  all  this  grace  displays  : 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lordv 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


PSALM  119.  (481 


PSALM  CXIX. — C.  M, 
ALEPH, 

HOWbless'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 
The  pure  and  perfect  way  ! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 

2  How  bless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 
Have  still  obedient  been  ! 

And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
His  favour  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 
To  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 
With  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us.  Lord, 
To  learn  thy  sacred  will  ; 

And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 
Might  o'er  my  ways  preside. 

And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  direction  guide  ! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  wall^. 
From  all  confusion  free  ; 

Gonvinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 

With  thy  commands  agree. 
■?  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mOuth 

With  cheerful  praises  fill  ; 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught, 

I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will. 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 
All  due  observance  pay  ; 

O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
Nor  cast  mc  quite  away. 

BETH. 

9  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways 
■From  all  pollution  free  > 


482)  PSALM  im 

By  making;  still  their  course  of  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  heaity  zealfo-  thee  1  seek, 
To  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 

O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray. 

11  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid^ 
Thy  word,  my  treasure  lies  ; 

To  succour  me  with  timely  aid. 
When  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 
Shall  ever  bless  thy  name  ; 

O  teach  me  then  by  thv  just  laws 
My  future  life  to  frame. 

13  My  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal. 
To  others  have  declar'd 

How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  moujth 
Deserve  our  best  re2;ard. 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
More  solid  joy  I  found. 

Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
Of  envy'd  riches  crown'd. 

15  Therefore  thv  just  and  upright  laws 
Shall  always  fill  mv  mind  ; 

And  those  sound  rules,  which  thou  prescrib'f  ^ 
All  due  respect  Miall  find. 

16  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefac'd 
Shall  be  mv  constant  joy  ; 

The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word. 
Shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL. 

17  Be  gracious  to  thv  servant.  Lord-, 
Do  thou  my  life  defend, 

That  I,  according  to  thy  word. 

My  future  time  may  spend.  ^^ 

18  Enlighten  both  mv  eyes  andmiiV3fV.  41 
That  so  I  may  discern  -''^ 


PSALM  119.  (483 

^The  wondrous  works  which  they  behold. 

Who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 
X9  Though,  like  a  strang^er  in  the  land, 

From  place  to  piace  I  stray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 

Remove  not  thou  away. 
^0  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pin'd. 

With  earnest  longing  spent, 
'•  Whilst  always  on  the  eager  search 
■  \      Of  thy  just  will  intent. 
£1  Tny  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  prou^ 

Whom  still  thy  curse  pursues  ; 
Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 

Presumptuously  refuse. 
22  But  far  from  me,  do  thou,  O  Lordj 

Contempt  and  shame  remove  ; 
For  I  thy  sacred  laws  affect 
,      With  undissembled  love. 
•  ^  Though  piinces  oft,  in  council  me^^ 

Agafnst  thy  servant  spake  ^ 
'  Yet  I  thy  statutes  to  observe 

My  constant  business 'make. 
j  24'  For  thy  commanus  have  always  bee|^ 
My  comfort  and  delight  ; 
By  chem  I  leain,  with  piudent  care. 
To  guide  my  steps  aright.  ♦ 

j  DALETH. 

!  35  My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 

Close  to  the  dusHdoes  cleave  ; 
Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 

Thy  promis'd  aid  receive, 
26  To  thee  1  still  declar'd  my  ways. 

And  thou  inclin'st  thine  ear  ; 
0  teach  me  then  my  future  life 

By  thy  -ust  laws  to  steer. 
S7   If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thv  laAV?, 

And  by  their  guidance  walk,      '       ^ 


484)  PSALM  119. 

The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done 
Shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 
Press'd  down  with  weighty  care  ; 

Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word. 
My  wasted  strength  repair. 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  way^ 
And  lying  arts  remov'd  ; 

But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 
The  path  by  thee  approved. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth. 
My  happy  choice  I've  made  ; 

Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life. 
Before  me  always  laid. 

31  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 
With  thy  commands  agree  ; 

O  then  preserve  thy  servant.  Lord, 
From  shame  and  ruin  free. 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
Shall  I  with  pleasure  run. 

And,  with  a  heart  enlarg'd  with  joy. 
Successfully  go  on, 

HE. 

33  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes.  Lord, 
Thy  righteous  paths  display  ; 

^nd  I  from  them,Hhroughall  my  life. 
Will  never  go  astray. 

34  If  Ihou  true  wisdom  from  above 
Wilt  graciously  impart, 

"Jpo  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 

35  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
To  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 

JBecause  my  chie  delight  has  beeo 
Thy  ri'^hteous  paths  to  tread. 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 
Incline  my  willing  heart  ; 

Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
Froru  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 


!,.  PSALM  119.  (435- 

1^7  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 
l'    Which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
'  But  give  me  lively  povv'r  and  strength 

To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 
'  38  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  uiad'st  ■ 
'      And  give  thy  servant  aid. 

Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 
:      Is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  disgiace  I  justly  fear, 
I       In  mercy,  JLoid,  remove  ; 

For  all  the  judgments  thoxi  ordain'st 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  '1  houknow'sthow  alter  thy  commandfi* 
IVly  longing  heart  does  pant  ; 

O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up. 
And  promis'd  succour  grant. 

VJU. 

41  Thy  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestoHV 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 

To  me,  according  to  thy  word. 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

42  So  shall  1,  when  my  foes  upbraid. 
This  ready  answer  make  ; 

*<  In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 
"  His  faithful  promise  break,"" 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 
Be  fiom  my  mouth  remov'd  ; 

Since  still  my  giound  of  steadfast  hope 
Thy  just  decrees  have  prov'd. 

44  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 
Will  all  my  study  bend  ; 

From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
•    In  their  observance  spend, 

45  Ere  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 
From  all  incumbrance  free  ; 

Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 
With  thy  commands  agree, 

aq2 


486)  FSALM  lia 

.46  Thy  laws  shail  be  my  constant  talk  ; 

And  princes  shail  attend, 
Whilst  I  the  justice  of  thy  ways 

With  confidence  defend. 

47  My  longing;  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 
Shall  both  o'er  flow  with  joy. 

When  in  thy  lov'd  cominandments  I 
My  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  just  decrees 
Lift  up  my  willing  hands  ; 

My  care  and  business  then  shall  be 
To  study  thy  commands. 

ZAIN. 

49  According  to  thy  promis'd  grace. 
Thy  favour.  Lord,  extend  ; 

Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
Thy  servant's  hopes  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 
Did  all  my  griefs  control  ; 

Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  roun4^ 
Reviv'd  my  fainting  soul. 

51  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mock. 
And  all  my  hopes  deride  ; 

Yet  from  thv  law  not  all  their  scoffs 
Could  make  me  turn  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  then,  of  ancient  date^. 
I  quickly  call'd  to  mind, 

Till,  ravish'd  with  such  thoughts,  my  soul 
Did  speedy  comfort  find. 

53  Sometimes  I  stand  amaz'd,  like  one 
With  deadly  horror  struck. 

To  think  how  all  my  sinful  foes 
Have  thy  just  laws  forsook. 

54  But  I  thy  statutes  and  decrees 
My  cheerful  anthems  made  ; 

fsVhiist  through  strange  lands  and  desert  wiltis 
I  like  a  pilgrim  stray'd. 


PS.\LM119.  (48:; 

53  Thy  name,  that  cheer'd  my  heart  by  day^ 

Has  till'd  my  thoughts  by  night  ; 
I  then  resolv'd  by  thy  just  laws 

To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

56  That  peace  oi  mind,  which  has  my  soul. 
In  deep  distress  sustain'd. 

By  strict  obedience  to  thy  wilj 
I  happily  obtain'd. 

CHETH. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
And  sure  possession  art  ; 

Thy  words  1  steadfastly  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heatt. 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 
1  did  thy  grace  implore  ; 

Disclose,  accoxding  to  thy  word. 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

59  With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 
On  all  my  ways  1  thought  ; 

And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths. 
My  wand'ring  steps  I  brought. 

60  I  lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste_, 
Resolv'd,  without  delay, 

To  watch,  that  I  might  never  more 
From  thy  commandments  stray. 

61  Though  num'rous  troops  of  sinful  men 
To  rob  me  have  combin'd. 

Yet  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
Have  ever  kept  in  mind. 

62  In  dead  of  night  I  will  arise 
To'sing  thy  solemn  praise  ; 

Convinc'd  how  much  1  always  ought 
To  love  thy  righteous  ways. 

63  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name 
Myself  I  closely  join  ; 

fo  ail  who  their  obedient  wills 
To  thy  commands  resign. 


4a8)  PSALM  lia 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Abundantly  is  shed  ; 
f>  make  me  then  exactly  learn 

Thy  sacred  paths  tp  tread. 

TETH. 

^5  With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  deaji 

Most  graciously,  O  Lord  ; 
Repeated  benefits  bestow'd. 

According  to  thy  word. 
^6  Teach  me  the  sacied  skill,  by  which 

Right  jud2;ment  is  attain'd, 
Who  inbelief  of  thy  commands' 

Have  steadfastly  remain 'd. 
67  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course. 

My  foot-steps  went  astray  : 
But  I  have  since  been  disciplin'd 

Thy  precepts  to  obey. 
^C8  Thou  art,  O  F^ord,  supremely  good. 

And  all  thou  dost  is  so  ; 
On  me,  thy  statutes  to  discern, 

Thv  savin  ■  skill  bestow. 

69  The  proud  have  org'd  malicious  lies. 
My  spotle-s  fame  to  stain  ; 

But  my  fix'd  heart,  without  reserve, 
Thy  p'-ccepts  shall  retain. 

70  While  pamper'd  they,  with  prospVous  ills^, 
In  sensual  pleasures  live, 

My  soul  can  relish  no  delight. 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

71  'Tis  oQod  for  me  that  1  have  felt 
Affliction's  chast'ning  rod, 

That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 
The  statutes  of  my  God. 

72  The  law  that  Vom  thy  mcfuth  proceeds j, 
Of  more  esteem  I  hold 

I'han  untouch'd  mines,  than  thousj^nd  jniues 
Of  silver  and  of  goldi 


PSALM  119,  (489 


JOD.      ' 

'/3  Tome,  who  am  the  workmanship 
i      Of  thy  Almighty  hands, 
The  heav'nly  understanding  give 
To  learn  thy  just  commands. 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 
Strong  comfort  will  aflord. 

To  see  success  attend  m^^  hopes, 
Who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

75  Tnat  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 
By  suie  expeiience  see  ; 

And  that  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord^ 
Thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 
Afford  me  needful  aiii  ; 

According  to  thy  promise,  Lord^ 
To  me,  thy  servant,  made. 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore^ 
That  I  again  may  live  ; 

Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok.*do 
To  ruin  me  have  sought. 

Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 
Employ  my  harmless  thought, 

79  JLet  those  that  fear  thy  name  espou^ 
My  cause,  ana  those  alone 

Who  have,  by  strict  ami  pious  search. 
Thy  sacred  precepts  known. 

80  In  thy  blest  statute-  let  my  heart 
Continue  always  sound  ; 

That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot^ 
May  never  me  confound, 

CAPH. 

81  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 
To  see  thy  saving  grace  • 


4t90)  i»SALMlia 

yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 

My  confidence  1  place. 
J2  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 

With  waiting  for  tRy  word  ; 
O  !  \vhen  wik  thou  thy  kind  relief 
,    And  promis'd  aid  afford  ! 
83  fVIy  skin  like  shrivel'd  parchment  shows 

Tliat  lonw  in  smoke  is  set ; 
Yet  no  affliction  me  can  force 

Thy  statute^  to  forget, 
%^  How  many  days  must  I  endure 

Of  sorrow  and  distress  ? 
When  wilt  thou  judgment  execute 

On  them  who  mc  oppress  ? 
85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  for  me. 

That  have  no  other  foes. 
But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 

Antl  thy  just  laws  oppose. 
^^  With  sacred  truth's  eternal  law3 

AU  thy  commands  agree  ; 
Men  persecuie  me  without  cause  ; 
»   Thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be. 
8Z  With  close  designs  against  my  life 

They  had  almost  prevail'd  ; 
But  in  obedience  to  thy  will. 

My  duty  never  fail'd. 
<8  Thy  wonted  kindness.  Lord,  restore. 

My  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 
That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 

My  life's  whole  course  may  steer^ 

LAMED. 

^9  For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 

Unchang'd  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Thy  word  establish'd  in  the  heav'ns. 

Does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 
-^0  T'iroU;»;'5  circlin.Tages,  Lord,  thy  truth 

Izninove«bl£  shall  stand. 


PSALM  ns,  (491 

As  (^otli  the  ^arth,  which  thou  uphold'st 

By  thy  Almighty  hand. 
91  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd 

Ev'n  to  this  day  fulfil  ; 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all. 

And  servants  of  thy  will. 
9Z  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 

My  comfort  and  delight, 
1  must  have  fainted,  and  expir'd 

In  dark  affliction's  night. 

93  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  from  my  thoughts  : 
Shall  never.  Lord,  depart  ; 

For  thmi  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restoi  'd  my  dying  heart 

94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine. 
Protect  me.  Lord,  from  harm, 

Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  knoW-, 
And  carefully  pei  form. 

95  The  wicked  have  their  ambuish  laid 
My  guiltless  life  to  take  ; 

But  in  the  midst  of  danger  I 
Thy  word  my  study  make, 

96  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below  ; 

But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself. 
No  change  or  peiiod  know.  ' 

MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 
No  language  can  display  ; 

They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
My  ravish'd  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  1  wiser  grcrtv 
Than  all  my  subtile  foes  ; 

For  thy  svire  word  doth  me  direct. 

And  all  my  ways  dispose. 
.99  From  me  my  former  teachers  new 

May  abler  counsel  take  ; 


492)  l»SALMlia 

Because  thy  sacred  precepts  I 
My  constant  study  make. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 
The  sages  of  our  days  ; 

Because  by  thy  unerring  rules" 
J  order  all  my  ways. 

101  JMy  feet  with  ca?  e  1  have  refraiij'd 
From  every  sinful  way. 

That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
Entire  obedience  pay. 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd^ 
By  vain  desires  misled  ; 

For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me  ! 

0  what  divine  repast  ! 

How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul 
Than  honey  to  my  taste  ! 

104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 
With  heav'nly  skill  am  blest. 

Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin 

1  utterly  detest. 

NUN. 

105  Thv  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp. 
The  way  of  truth  to  show; 

A  watch-light  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  t  ought  to  go. 

106  I  swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 
Will  never  start  aside. 

That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Will  steadfastly  abide 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  so  opprest. 
That  I  can  bear  no  more, 

According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
My  fainting  soul  restore. 

108  Let  still  mv  sacrifice  of  praise 
With  thee  acceptance  find  ; 


PSALM  119.  (49S 

And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
Instruct  my  willing  mind. 

109  Though  ghastly  dangers  me  surround. 
My  soul  they  cannot  awe, 

Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 
From  thinkmg  on  thy  law.  • 

110  My  wicked  and  invet'rate  foei; 
For  me  their-  snare^  have  laid  ; 

Yet  I  have  kept  the  upright  path. 
Nor  from  thy  piecepts  stray'd. 

111  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
My  heritage  and  choice  ; 

For  they,  when  other  com  brts  faiJ, 
My  clroopinj  heart  rejoice 

112  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
Thy  statutes  to  obey, 

And  till  my  course  oflife  is  done. 
Shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

SAMECH. 

113  Deceitful  thotights  and  practices 
I  utterly  detest ; 

But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 

Too  great  to  be  exprest. 
114.   My  hiding  place,  my  refuge-tow'r. 

And  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 

On  thy  unerring  word. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  tiade  in  wickednesg, 
Approach  not  my  abode  ; 

Fo-   firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 
The  precepts  of  mjj  God. 

116  According  to  thy  gracious  wordj 
From  danger  set  me  free  ; 

Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashairi'da 
That  I  repose  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe. 
And  rescu'dfrom  distiess  ; 


494) 


PSALM  119^^ 


To  thy  decrees  continually 
My  just  respect  address. 

118  The  wicked  thou  hast  trod  to  earth. 
Who  from  thy  statutes  stray'd  ; 

Their  vile  deceit  the  just  reward 
Of  their  own  falsehood  made. 

119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 
Thou  dost  like  dross  remove  ; 

i  therefore,  with  such  justice  charm'd. 
Thy  testimonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  ihat  love  they  make  me  dread 
Lest  I  should  so  offend, 

When  on  tran'^g-essors  I  behold 
Thyjudgments  thus  descend. 
AIN. 

121  Judgment  and  justice  I  have  lov'd  ; 
O  therefore.  Lord,  engage 

In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
To  iBV  oppressor's  ra«;e 

122  Do  thou  be  suiety.  Lord,  for  me. 
And  so  shall  this  distress 

Prove  good  for  me  ;  nor  shall  the  proud 
IViy  guiltless  ponl  oppress. 

123  !Vly  eves,  alas  !  begin  to  fail. 
In  long  expectance  held  ; 

Till  thy  salva  ion  they  behold. 
And  righteous  v/ord  fulfill'd. 

124  To  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 
Thv  wonted  grace  displav, 

And  disci'iline  my  willing  heart 
Thv  stati.'te^  to  obey. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
Thv  sacved  ski'l  bestow, 

That  of  rhy  testimonies  I 
The  full  extent  mav  know. 

126  'Tistime,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lord, 
Thy  vengeance  to  employ  ; 

Wh^n  men  with  open  violence. 
Thy  sacred  law  d-estroy. 


PSALM  119.  (4f5 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands 
But  makes  their  value  rise 

In  my  esteem,  who  purest  gold, 
Compar'd  with  them,  despise. 

128  Thy  precepts  thei  elore  i  account, 
In  all  respects,  divme  ; 

They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 
And  all  faUe  ways  decline. 

PE. 

129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contaUi 
No  words  can  represent  ; 

Therefore  to  leain  and  practise  them 
My  zeak'us  heart  is  bent. 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 
Celestial  li^ht  displays. 

And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  mnds  conveys 

131  With  eager  hopes  1  waiting  stoodj 
And  fainting  witli  desire  ; 

That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
The  sacred  skill  acquire. 

132  With  fji.'our,  Lord,  look  down  on  mt, 
Who  thy  relief  implore  ; 

As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
Who  thy  blest  name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav  nly  word 
Le  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Jfor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

Dominion  have  o'er  me, 
134)  Release,  entirely  set  mc  free 

From  persecuting  hands. 
That,  unmolested,  I  may  learn 

And  practise  thy  commands. 
135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Loid,  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 

My  heart  with  zeal  inclines 


496)  PSALM  lia 

136.  My  eyes  to  weepintr  fountains  turi^^ 

"Whence  briny  rivers  flow. 
To  >^ee  mankuai  againsi  thy  laws 

In  boiti  aetiance  go. 

rSADDI. 

137  Thou  art  the  righteous  J  u  ge,  in  whoui 
Wiong'u  innocence  may  trust  ; 

And.  like  thyseir,  thy  judgments.  Lord, 
In  all  respects  are  just. 

138  JMostjustann  true  those  statutes  were, 
Which  thou  aidst  first  decree  ; 

And  all  with  faithtulness  perform'd. 

Succeeding  times  shall  see 
1'39  With  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away. 

My  soul  with  anguish  frets. 
To  see  my  foes  contemn  at  once 

Thy  promises  and  threats 
JiO  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 

Howe'er  by  them  despis'd. 
Is  pure,  and  ior  eternal  truth 

By  me,  thy  se  vant,    riz'd. 
Ill  Bi ought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate^ 

Contempt  fjom  all  I  find  ; 
Yet  no  affronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 

Thy  precepts  from  my  mind. 
142  Thy  righteousness 'shall  then  endure, 

W!ien  time  itself  is  past ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth 

Wnich  shall  for  ever  last. 
14-3  Thou  h  trouble,  anguish,  doubts  ajid  dread. 

To  compass  me  unite  ; 
Beset  with  danger,  still  I  make 

Thy  precepts  my  delight. 
144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 

Thy  testimonies  give  : 
Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  raak^" 

My  soul  for  ever  five. 


PSALM  119.  (491 

KOPH. 

M5  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd^ 

Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry  ; 
And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform 

Wil  all  my  care  apply. 
146  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd, 

O  save  me,  that  1  may 
Thy  lestimonies  throughly  know. 

And  steadfastly  obey. 
iVi    My  earlier  pray'r  ihe  dawning  day 

Prevented,  while  1  cri'd 
To  him,  on  whose  engaging  word 

My  hope  alone  rely'd. 

148  With  zeal  have  1  awak'd  before 
The  midnight  watch  was  set. 

That  1  of  thy  mysterious  word 
Might  perfect  knowledge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice. 
And  wonted  favour  show  : 

O  quicken  me.  and  so  approve 
Thyjudi,ment  ever  true, 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance. 
And  hourly  nearer  di  aw  ; 

What  treatment  can  I  hope  from  thena 
Who  violate  thy  law  ? 

151  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is 
Thou,  Lord,  art  yet  more  near  ; 

Thou,  whose  commands  are  righteous  all. 
Thy  promises  sincere. 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees. 
My  soul  has  known  of  old. 

That  they  were  true,  and  shall  their  truth 
To  endless  ages  hold. 

UESCH. 

153  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 
And  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 

Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress. 
Who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

Rr  2 


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498) 


PSALM  iia 


154-    Plead  thovTmy  cause;  to  that  and  me 

Thy  timely  aid  afford  ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 

Accordinji,  to  thy  word. 

155  From  harrten'd  sinners  thou  remov'st 
Salvation  far  away  ; 

'Ti^i  just  thou  shouldstwithdrawfrom them 
Who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  gieat  thy  tender  mercies  are 
I'o  all  who  thee  adore  ; 

According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
My  fainting  hopes  restore. 

157  A  num'rous  host  of  spiteful  foes 
Against  my  life  combine  ; 

But  all  too  few  to  force  my  soul 

Thv  statutes  to  decline. 
15S  Those  bold  transgressors  I  beheld. 

And  was  with  gvief  opprcss'd. 
To  see.  with  what  audacious  pride 

Thv  cov'narit  they  tran?gress'd. 

159  Yet  while  they  slight,  consider,  Lord, 
How  [  thy  precepts  love  ; 

P  therefo>e  quicken  me  with  beams 
O^  mercy  fjom  above. 

160  As  f.om  the  birth  o1  time  thy  truth 
Has  held  through  ages  past, 

So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments,  firm, 
To  endleSjS  ages  last. 

SCHIN. 

161  Though  mighty  tyrants,  without  cause 
Conspii-e  my  blood  to  shed, 

Thy  sacred  word  has  pow'r  alone 
To  fill  my  heart  with  dread. 

162  An.l  vet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 
With  heav'nly  rapture  warms  ; 

]>Jor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war^ 
Have  such  transporting  charms ,    . 


PSALM  119.  (499 

i63  perfidious  practices  and  lies 

I  utterly  detest  ; 
But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear. 

Too  vast  to  be  exprest. 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice. 
Thy  praises  I  resound, 

Because  I  lind  thy  judgments  all 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

165  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 
Who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 

No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt. 
Nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hop'd,  ^ 
And  though  so  long  delay'd. 

With  cheerful  zeal  and  strictest  care 
All  thy  commands  obey'd. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept. 
And  constantly  obey'd  ; 

Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
Thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  strict  observance  of  thy  law.s 
I  never  yet  with(irew  ; 

Convinc'd  that  my  most  secret  ways 
Are  open  to  thy  view, 

TAU. 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry. 
Attend,  O  gracious  Lord  ; 

Inspire  my  heart  with  heav'nly  skill  ; 

According  to  thy  word. 
J70  Let  my  repeated  pray'r  at  last 

Before  thy  throne  appear  ; 
According  to  thy  plighted  word, 

For  my  relief  draw  near. 
171   Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 

The  tribute  of  their  praise, 
When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd 

•And  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 


SOO)  PSALM  im 

172  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 
Shall  thankfully  lesound. 

Because  thy  piomi-es  are  all 

WithtiUtli  and  justice  crown'd. 

173  Let  thy  almighty  at  m  appear. 
And  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 

For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 
My  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 
Thy  saving  grace  restor'd  ; 

No''  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heav'nly  laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  1>  e,  that  I  may  sing 
My  g'  eat  Restorer's  p  aise  ; 

Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woe. 
My  fainting  soul  shall  raise. 

176  Like  some  lost  sheep  I've  stray'd,  till  I 
Despaii  my  way  to  find  ; 

Thou,  the' efore,  Lotd,thj^  servant  seek. 
Who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM  CXX. —  C.  M. 

Complaint  of  qtiarrelsome  neighbours. 

THOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest. 
Pity  my  suff'ting  slate  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
F;om  lips  that  love  fieceit  ? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  days  are  cast. 
Among  the  sons  of  strife, 

Whose  never  ceasing  quarrels  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  mi.:ht  I  fly  to  change  mv  place. 
How  would  I  chose  to  dwell 

In  some  wild  lonesome  wilderness. 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell  ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek^ 
How  lovely  ar»  its  tfharaisA 


PSALM  12L  imx 


\il  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak, 

I      They  all  declare  for  arms. 

}5  New  passions  sti  1  their  souls  engage, 

,      And  keep  *heir  malice  strong  : 

f  What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 

(      O  thou  de  ou  ing  tongue  ! 

ifi  Should  burnmg  arrows  smite  thee  thro' 

I      St  i 't  ju'itice  would  approve  ; 

!  Bu-  I  would  rather  spare  my  toe, 

1      And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 


PSALM   CXXI. C»  M* 

Presentation  by  Day  and  Night. 

I  /llO  h^av'n  I  lift  my  w  >iting  eyes, 

,     .i.    Tne.  e  all  my  hopes  are  laid  ; 

:  The  Lord  that  buill  the  earth  and  skieB 

's  mv  perpetual  aid. 
2  Their  steadfast  teet  shall  never  fall, 
(      Whom  h  '  designs  to  keep  ; 
'  Hi-^  ear  attends  the  soi'lest  call ; 
!       Hiis  eves  can  ne  er  sleep. 
i'3   He  will  sustain  our  weakest  pow'i» 

With  his  almighty  aim, 
And  vvatch  our  mc^t  unguarded  hours 

A  ainst  surprising  harm. 

4  l-;a'l  tejoice,  and  re  t  secure, 
Thv  keepe  •  is  the  Lord  ; 

His  tvakeful  eyes  employ  his  pow'r 
For  thine  eternal  guard 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  mooi^. 
Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite ; 

He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  nooD, 
From  blastin  .  damps  at  night 

6  Fie  guards  thy  soal,  he  keeps  thy  breath, 
VVhe-e  thickest  dangers  come  : 

6ro  and  return,  secure  .rom  death. 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 


502)  PSALM  122, 12a 

PSALM   CXXII.  —  C.  M. 

Going  to  Church. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
*«  In  Z'lon  let  us  all  appear 
«  And  keep  the  solemn  day.'* 

2  I  love  the  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 
The  church  adorn'd  with  grace. 

Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts  with  joy  unknown 
The  holy  tribes  repair  ; 

The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 
And  while  his  awful  voice 

Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice, 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place. 
And  joy  a  constant  guest  ! 

With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest  ! 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still. 
While  life  or  breath  remains  ; 

There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell^ 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

PSALM   CXXIIl. — C.  M. 

Pteadmo-  wiih  Submission. 

OThou  whose  grace  and  justice  reign, 
Enthron'd  above  the  skies. 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain,. 

To  thee  we  li^t  our  eyes, 
2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand. 

And  fear  the  angry  stioke  ! 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand. 
And  wait  a  peaceful  l«ok  : 


PSALM  124v  (50^ 


3  So  for  «ur  sins  we  justly  feel 
Thy  discipline,  O  God  ; 

Yet  wait  the  ^^racious  moment  still. 
Till  thou  remove  the  rod. 

4  Those  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live, 
Our  daily  groans  deride. 

And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 
In  thy  compassion  lies  ; 

This  thoui^ht  shall  bear  our  spirits  up. 
That  God  will  not  despise. 


H 


PSALM  CXXIV — C.  M. 

God  gives  Victory. 

AD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  love, 
When  hosts  against  ns  rose, 


Display'd  his  ven^^eance  from  above. 
And  crush''!  the  c^nqu'ring  ^oes  ; 

2  Their  araiies  like  a  raging  flood 
Had  swept  the  guardless  land, 

Destroy'd  on  earth  his  blest  abode. 
And  whelm'd  our  feeble  band. 

3  But  safe  beneath  his  spreading  shield 
His  sons  securelv  rest, 

Defy  the  dangers  of  the  field. 
And  bear  the  fearless  breast. 

4  And  now  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
Who  broke  the  deadly  snare  ; 

Who  sav'd  us  from  the  murd'ring  sword. 

And  made  our  lives  his  care. 
5'  Onr  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name. 

Who  form'd  the  heav'ns  above  ; 
He  that  supports  their  wond'rous  frame 

Can  guard  his  church  by  lave» 


S04)  PSALM  125, 126, 

FSALM   CXXV, — C     M. 

7'Ae  Saint* s  Trial  and  Safety^ 

UNSHAKEN  as  the  saceJ  hill. 
And  firm  as  mountains  stand. 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest. 
That  trusts  th'  almi<i,hty  hand, 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 
Old  Salem's  happv  2:vonnd, 

,^s  tho?e  eternal  arms  of  love. 
That  ev'iy  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  sma-  ting  scourge 
To  drive  them  nea'  to  God, 

Divine  compassion  will  assuage 
The  fury  of  the  rod 

4  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  souls  sincere. 
And  lead  them  safely  on 

To  the  hri2;ht  gates  of  Paradise, 
Where  Chiist  the  Lord  is  gone. 

5  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 
That  the  old  serpent  drew. 

The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell; 
Shall  smite  his  follow'rs  too. 


PSALM  CXXVI. — L.  Irf: 

Surprising  Deliverance. 

WHEN  Godrestor'd  our  captive  state 
Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  theme 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great. 
That  joy  appear'd  a  pleasing  dream. 
2  The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we  with  pleasure  shout  thy  praise, 
W.th  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 
3i  When  we  review  our  dismal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  thi»k  they'll  vanish  so  ^ 


PSALM  127,  128.  (505 

With  Go(3  we  left  our  flowins;  tears. 
He  mikes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 
4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow'd  field. 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  ofjoyful  sheaves. 

PSALM   CXXVII  L.   M. 

The  Blessings  of  God  on  the  Business  and  Cojsfcft^  of 


I 


Life. 


And  pains  to  bnild  the  house  are  lost, 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep. 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 
2  What  tho'  we  fise  before  the  sun, 
Anil  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Ca  eful  and  spa  ing  eat  our  bread j 
To  shun  that  poverty  we  dread  : 
•3  'Tis  a  1  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest, 
He  cm  make    ich,  yet  give  us  rest ; 
On  God,  ouc  sov 'reign,  still  depends 
O'l''  jov  in  children  and  in  friends. 
4    Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comfoits  pi ove, 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love. 

PSALM  CXXVIII.  —  C.   M. 

Fam\li\  Blessings. 

O  Happy  man,  whose  soul  is  fill'd 
With  zeal  and  rev'rend  awe  ! 
His  lips  to  God  thei»  honours  yield. 

His  life  adorns  the  law. 
-%  A  careful  providence  shall  stand^ 

And  ever  guard  thy  head, 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thv  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 


506)  PSALM  129. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine  ; 
Thv  children  round  thy  boa'd, 

Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine. 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lo!  d  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil. 
For  months  and  years  to  come  : 

The  Lord  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill. 
Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 
Shall  see  his  house  increa-e, 

Shall  -^ee  the  sinking  church  arise, 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 


PSALM    CXXIX — C.    M. 

Persecutors  Punished, 

UP  from  my  youth,  mav  Isra'l  say, 
Have  I  been  nurs'd  in  tears  ; 
]yiy  gr-e'^s  were  constant  as  the  day. 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 

2  Un  from  mv  youth  1  bore  the  rage 
Ofall  the  sons  of  strife  ; 

Oft  thev  assailVI  mv    jper  age. 
But  God  nrese*  v'd  mv  li'*e. 

3  O'er  all  mv  frame  their  cruel  dart 
Its  painful  wounds  imnress'd  ; 

Hourlv  thev  vex'd  my  fainting  heart. 
Nor  let  mv  sorrows  rest. 

4  The  TiO'd  screw  an^rv  on  his  throne. 
And  with  imnavtial  eve, 

Measur'd  the  mischiefs  they  had  done. 
Then  lets  his  arrows  fly. 

5  How  .was  their  Indolence  surpris'd. 
To  hear  his  thunders  roll  ! 

And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seiz'd 

With  horror  to  the  soul. 
6-  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints, 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky  ; 


PSALM  130.  (507 


Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints. 
And  all  tlieir  pro  pects  uie. 

7  [What  tho'  they  tiounsh  tall  and  fair. 
They  have  no  root  beneath  ; 

Theii'  growth  shall  jjcribh  in  despair. 
And  lie  despis'd  in  ueath. 

8  So  com  that  on  the  house-top  stands. 
No  nope  of  harvest  giv  es  ; 

The  reaper  ne'er  shall  hll  his  hands, 
Nor  binder  told  the  sheaves  J 

PSALM   CXXX. — C.  it. 

Pardoning  Grace. 

OUT  of  the  deeps  o   long  distress, 
'I'he  borders  ot  despair, 

1  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace. 

My  gioans  to  move  thine  ear. 

2  Great  God  !  should  thy  aeverer  eye. 
And  thine  impartial  hand, 

Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  titand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God,' 
For  c  iines  of  high  degree  ; 

Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood," 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [[  wait  for  thy  salvation.  Lord, 
With  strong  desires  1  wait ; 

My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [Just  as  the  'iuauis  that  keep  the  night 
Long  for  the  morning  skies. 

Watch  the  fiist  beams  ol  breaking  Hghj;, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes  : 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace. 
And  more  intent  than  they, 

Meets  the  fiist  openings  of  thy  face. 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.j 


508)  PSALM  181,132. 

7  Then  in  the  liOrd  let  Isra'l  trust. 
Let  isra'l  seek  his  face  ; 

The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just. 
An  ;  plenteous  in  his  grace. 

8  There's  full  redemp  ion  at  his  throiKe 
For  aiUiiers  long  enslav  d 

The  g'ea    Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
Md  Isra  1  shall  be  sav'd. 


PSALM    CXXXI. — C.    M. 

Hunulitij  and  Submission' 

IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 
Search,  gracious  God,  and  see; 
Oi  do  1  act  a  hauj^^hty  part  ." 

Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 
%  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  stilly 

And  all  my  cai  riage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will. 

Ana  peaceful  as  a  child. 
3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind^ 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  : 
I^fct  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd. 

And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

PSALM   CXXXII. — C.    ^, 

A  Church  established, 

NO  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 
Good  David  would  afford, 
"Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 

A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 
^  The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  nam^ 

His  ark  was  Settled  there  ; 
^nd  there  th'  assembled  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 
3  We  trace  no  more  these  tollsoiae  ways. 

Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 


PSALM  ISa  (509 


Where'er  thy  people  meet  tor  praise. 
There  is  a  house  for  God, 

4  A  ise,  O  Kinj^  of  grace,  arise. 
And  enter  to  thy  rest  : 

Lo  !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eye^. 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blest. 

5  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train. 
Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word  ; 

All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain. 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

6  Here  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows. 
Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 

Bless  the  piovisions  of  thy  house. 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign. 
Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 

Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  pow'r  aivine. 

8  Here  let  him  hod  a  lasting  throne. 
And  as  his  kingdom  grows. 

Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  his  crown. 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 


PSALM   CXXXIII C.  IVl- 

Brvtherly  Love. 

LO  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
Those  friendly  brethren  prove. 
Whose  cheerful  hearts  in  bands  unite. 
Of  harmony  and  love  1 

2  Where  sti  earns  of  bliss  from  Christ  the  spring 
Descend  on  ev'ry  soul  ;     • 

And  heav'niy  peace  with  balmy  wing 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet 
On  Aaron's  rev'rend  head. 

The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet. 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

S§2 


SIO)  PSALM  134, 135. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill. 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows. 

And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


PSALM  CXXXIV*— C.  M, 

Daily  and  Nightly  Devotion. 

YE  that  obey  th'  immortal  King, 
Attend  hi    holy  place  ; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  pow'r, 
And  bless  his  wond'rous  grace. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 
And  send  your  souls  on  high  ; 

Riiise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 
With  rays  of  quick'ning  grace  ; 

The  God  that  spreads  the  heav'ns  abroad^ 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

PSALM   CXXXV. L»  M. 

The  Church  is  God's  House  and  Care. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name. 
While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait, 
rYe  saints  that  to  his  house  belong. 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 
3  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good  ; 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ  : 
^sra'l  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculijir  joy. 

3  The  Lord  him'self  will  judge  his  saints  ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends  ; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Thro'  ev'ry  age  the  Lord  declares 

His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod; 


PS^LM  135, 186.  (511 


He  gives  his  suff'ring  servants  rest. 
And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God. 
5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love. 
People  and  priest's  exalt  his  name  : 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells  - 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 


PART  II. — L.  M* 

The  Works  of  Creation,  Providence,  Redemption,  oj 
Israel,  and  Destruction  of  Ene?nies. 

6  /^  RE  AT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
vJT  Above  all  pow'rs  and  ev'ry  tlu'one  ; 

Whate'er  he  please  in  earth  or  sea. 
Or  heav'n  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

7  At  his  command  the  vapours  rise. 
The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar  ; 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 

8  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent^ 
O  Egypt,  thro'  thy  stubborn  land  ; 
When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men. 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

9  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 
He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Isra'l,  whom  his  hand  redeem'd. 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharoah's  slave. 

10  His  pow'r  the  same,  the  same  his  grace. 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
And  heav'n  he  gives  us  to  possess. 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 


PSALM  CXXXVr  — C.  M. 

God^s  wonders  of  Creation,  Providence,  Eedempiior^ 
o/ Israel,  and  Salvation  of  his  People. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sov'reign  Lord  ^ 
Nts  mercies  still  endure  > 


^12) 


PSALM  186. 


And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador'd  ; 
His  truth  i;  ever  sure- 

2  ^^^hat  wondei  s  hath  his  wisdom  done-! 
How  inirhtq  is  hi  -  hand  ! 

Heav'n,  ea  th  and  sea  he  fram'd  alone  : 
How  wide  is  his  cnm?tiand! 

3  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light  : 
How  bright  his  c  'un  els  shine  ! 

The  moon  an>^  stars  adorn  the  night : 
His  ivorks  are  all  divine  !  ^ 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead  : 
How  di  eadful  is  his  red  ! 

And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led  : 
How  oracions  is  our  God  ! 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two  ; 
Hi,  arm  is  g  ea<  in  mij^ht  ; 

And  gave   he  tribes  a  passage  thro'  ; 
His  pow^r  and  grace  unite. 

6  But  Piiaaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd  ; 
Hoiv  rlorioiis  are  hi    ways  ! 

And  brought  his  saints  thro'  desert  ground: 
Eternal  is  his  praise 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand  j 
Vic to)  ions  is  his  swo)d  j 

While  Isra'l  took  the  promised  land  ; 
And  faithful  is  hi   word.^ 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin  ; 
He  felt  his  pity  move  ; 

How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in  ^ 
How  boundlesi  was  his  love  ! 

9  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  woe  ; 
His  goodness  ne^e I  fails  ; 

From  death  and  hell,  and  ev'ry  foe  ; 

And  still  his  grace  prevails. 
VO  Give  thanks  to  God  the  heav'nly  Kingj 

His  mercies  still  endure  ;  *♦ 

jLet  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing  ; 

His  truth  %s  ever  surOat 


PSALM  137.  (5ia 

PSALM  CXXXVII. — L.   M» 

j  'ike  Babjlonisli  Captivity, 

WHEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 
SaL  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  streaiq^ 
:  We  wept,  with  dokful  thoughts  opprest, 
'  A  .u  Zion  was  our  mourntul  theme. 
'  "2  Our  harps,  that,  wljen  with  joy  we  sung^, 

Wei  e  wont  thei'^  tuneml  parts  to  bear, 
;  With  alent  strings  neglected  hung. 
t  On  willow  tree?  that  wither'd  there. 
j  3  Meanwhile  our  toes,  who  all  conspir'd 
(  To  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs. 

Music  and  mirth  of  us  requir'd, 
'  **Coine,  sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs.*^ 

4  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

1  Or-  louch  our  harps  with  skiltul  hanus  k, 
[   Shail  hymns  ol  joy  to  God,  our  Kin^., 
:  Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 

5  O  Salem,  our  ouce  happy  seat  i 
I  Wnen  1  of  thee  foi  getiul  prove, 

'  Let  then  ray  trembling  hand  forget 

j   The  speaking  stiings  with  art  to  move  4 

6  If  i  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

'  Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue  ; 
O'  ii  1  sing  one  cheerful  air. 
Till  thy  delivetance  is  my  song. 

7  Remember.  Lord,  how  t^dom's  race, 
I    In  thy  own  city's  tatal  oay, 

I    Cry'd  out;  *'  Her  state  y  walls  deface, 
I   «*And  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay.'* 
'   8  Proud  Babel's  daughter,  doom'd  to  fee 
j   O!  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey  ; 
I    Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shall  to  thee 
1   Ttie  wrongs  thou  laidst  on  us  repay. 

9  Thrice  bless'd,  who  with  just  ragepossest 
;    And  deaf  to  all  the  parents'  moans, 
j    Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast 
i  ^And  dash  their  headtt  against  the  stones: 


514)  fSALMlg8,189. 

PSALM    CXXXVIII. — L.   M. 

Restoring  and  Preserving  Grace, 

WITH  all  my  pow'rs  of  heart  and  tongue 
I'll  praise  my  .Maker  in  my  song  ; 
Angels,  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  [Angels  that  make  thy  church  their  care 
Shall  witness  my  devotions  there. 
While  holy  zeal  cirects  my  eyes 

To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies. 

3  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy.  Lord, 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 
Not  all  the  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  pow'r  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  1  cry'd  when  troubles  rose; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdu'd  my  foes  : 
He  did  my  rising  tears  control. 

And  strength  diffas'd  through  all  my  soul. 

5  The  God  of  heav'n  maintains  his  state. 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great 
But  from  his  tht  one  descends  to  bless 
The  humble  souls  that  trust  his  grace, 

6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive. 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins. 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins  ; 

The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes. 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

PSALM    CXXXIX. —  C.  M 

God  is  every  where, 

IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee. 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 


PSALM  139.  (S15 


To  shun  thy  presence  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all  surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 

My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 
Befo  e  they're  form'd  within  , 

And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word. 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  vvond'rous  knowledge,  deep  and  highi 
Where  can  a  cieature  hide  ? 

VVithin  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclos'don  ev'ry  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 

To  guard  my  soul  from  ev'ry  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sov'reign  love. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  isouls  retire 
Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 

In  hell  thev  meet  thy  dreadful  fire. 
In  heav'n  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  1  suppress  my  viial  breath 
To  'scape  the  wath  divine, 

Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death. 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

8  If  wing'd  with  beams  of  morning  light 
I  fly  beyond  the  west, 

Thv  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight. 
Would  soon  betiay  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 
The  curtains  of  the  night. 

The  flaming  eves  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  tuin  the  shades  to  light, 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hoar 
Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 

0  mav  I  ne'er  provoke  that  pow'r, 
*^ron\  which  i  cannot  flee. 


516)  l^SALMlSf* 

PART  II. C.  M. 

The  Wisdom  of  God  in  the  Formation  ofMa/i, 

^  "\/\7^^^  *  ^^^^^  pleasing  wonder  stand^ 

?  T     And  all  my  frame  survey, 
XiOrd  'tis  thy  work,  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  cl:^y. 

12  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possest. 
Where  unborn  nature  grew  ' 

Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd. 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

13  Thine  eye  with  nicest  cat  e  survey'd  t 
The  growth  of  ev'ry  part  ; 

Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had  laidi 

Was  copy'd  by  thy  art. 
J4<  Heav'n,  earth  &,  sea,  and  fire  and  wind 

Show  me  thy  wond'rous  skill  ; 
But  F  review  myself,  and  find 

Diviner  wonders  still. 
J5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  shin^ 

My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise  ; 
^(Ord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  joia 

Thy  miracles  of  grace. 

PART  III. — C.  M* 

The  Mercies  of  God  innumerable. 

16  T   ORD,  when  1  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
J  i  They  strike  me  with  surprise  ; 

Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  (he  shore. 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

17  My  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands; 
The  product  of  thy  skill, 

And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands 
Thv  thoughts  o  love  reveal. 

18  These  on  mv  heart  by  night  1  keep  ; 
How  kind,  how  dear  to  me  ! 

O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
1§tiil  find  my  thoughts  with  thee  I 


PSALM  140, 141,  (517 


-^  _  PSALM   CXL. C.   M. 

PROTECT  us  Lord,  from  fatal  harm  ; 
Behold  our  rising  woes  ; 
'  We  trust  alone  thy  pow'rful  arm. 
To  scatter  all  our  foes, 

2  Their  tongue  is  like  a  poison'd  dart, 
'1  heir  thoughts  ai  e  full  of  guile  ; 

While  rage  and  carnage  swell  their  heart> 
They  wear  a  peaceful  smile. 

3  O  God  of  grace,  thy  guardian  care. 
When  foes  without  invade. 

Or  spread  within  a  deeper  snare. 
Supplies  our  constant  aid. 

4  Let  falsehood  flee  before  thy  face. 
Thy  heav'nly  truth  extend. 

And  nations  taste  thy  heav'nly  grace. 
And  all  delusion  end. 

5  With  daily  bread  the  poor  supply. 
The  cause  of  justice  plead  ; 

And  be  thy  church  exalted  high. 
With  Christ  the  glorious  head. 

PSALM    CXLI. — L.  M. 

Watchfulness  and  Brotherly  Love 

MY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense  in  thinehouse. 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  &  guard  them  Lord;, 
From  ev'ry  rash  and  heeoless  word  ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 

The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  J  stray. 
Smite  and  reprove  my  W'and'ring  way  ! 
I'heir  gentle  words  like  ointment  r.hed. 
Shall  i\ever  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

Tt 


518)  PSALM  142,14a 

4  When  I  behold  them  prest  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heav'n  for  their  relief ; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 


PSALM  CXLII. — C.  M. 

God  is  the  Hope  of  the  Helpless, 

TO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known. 
From  God  I  sought  relief ; 
In  long  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  M}-^  soul  was  oveiwhelm'd  with  woes. 
My  heart  began  to  break  ; 

My  God,  who,  all  my  burden  knows. 
Beholds,  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  ev'ry  side,  I  cast  mine  eye, 
And  found  my  helpers  gone, 

While  friends  and  strangers  past  me  by 

Neglected  or  unknown. 
4"  Then  did  I  raise  a  loader  cry. 

And  call'd  thy  mercy  near, 
*«  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 

*«  Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low. 
Now  let  thine  ear  attend. 

And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
Pve  an  Almighty  Friend. 

6  iProm  my  sad  prison  set  me  free. 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 

And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me. 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

PSALM   CXLIII* — L.   M. 

Complaint  of  heavy  Afflictions  in  Mind  and  Body. 

MY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad. 


PSALM  143.  f51«» 

And  cry  For  succour  from  thy  throne, 

j  O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

J2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass  : 

, Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace  ; 

(Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar. 

No  man  alive  is  guiitless  theie. 

,3  Look  down  in  pity.  Lord,  and  see 

iThe  mighty  woes  that  burthen  me  ; 

Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 

Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgot. 

14  I  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 

'My  heart  is  desolate  within  : 

'My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 

The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
ji5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 
ji  To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up  ; 
j[  I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 
I'  And  thirst  like  parched  lands  for  rain.  • 

6  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn  ; 
i  When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  ? 
!  Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove, 
,  And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love  ? 
:  7   My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save, 
!  Will  sink  thy  pris'ner  to  the  grave  ; 
,  My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye  • 
I  Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die.  < 

8  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears. 

Distressing  pains,  distressing  fears  ; 

0  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice, 

I  How  would  my  weary  pow'rs  rejoice  ! 
'  9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh 
'  And  lift  my  weary  soul  on  high  ; 

For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day. 

And  wear  the  ti  esome  hours  away, 

10  Break  off  my  fetter?.  Lord,  and  show. 

The  paths  in  which  my  feet  should  go  : 

If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God, 


520)  PSALM  144 

1 1  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will. 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heav'nly  hill : 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  mote  complain. 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
And  flesh  that  was' my  foe  before. 

Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 


PSALM  CXLIV. — C.  M. 

Assistance  and  Victory  in  the  Spiritual  Warfare* 

FOR  ever-blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word. 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite. 
He  makes  my  soul  his  care  ; 

Instructs  me  in  the  heav'nly  fight. 
And  guards  me  thro'  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 
My  fainting  hopes  shall  raise  ; 

He  makes  the  g'orious  vict'ry  mine^ 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 


PART    n. — C.    M. 

The  Vanity  of  Man,  and  the  Condescension  of  Qpli, 

4  T    ORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
JLi  Born  of  the  earth  at  first  ? 

His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain. 
Still  hast'ning  to  the  dust. 

5  O  what  is  feeble  dying  man. 
Or  all  his  sinful  race. 

That  God  should  make  it  his  coBcem 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ! 


PSALM  145.  (321 


;6  That  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  down. 
I     Who  shakes  the  worlds  above, 
,What  terrors  wait  his  awful  frown  ! 
(     How  wond'rous  is  his  love  ! 


PART    III. — L.    M. 

Grace  above  Riches. 
7TTAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons 
Xx  (iike  pillars  round  a  palace  set. 
And  daughters  bright  as  polish'd  stones 
Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

8  Happy  the  land  in  culture  dress'd. 
Whose  flocks  and  corn  have  large  increase ; 
W^here  men  securely  work  or  rest. 

Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

9  Happy  the  nation  thus  endow'd. 
But  more  divinely  blest  are  those. 
On  whom  the  all-sufficient  God 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

PSALM  CXLV. C.   M. 

The  Greatness  of  God, 

I   ON G  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
J  My  King,  my  God  of  love  ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same. 
In  the  bright,  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  pow'r  unknown, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great  ; 

I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne. 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 
And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 

The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name* 
And  children  learn  thy  ways  ; 

Tt2 


522) 


PSALM  145 


Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 
Shall  through  the  world  be  known  ; 

Thine  arm  of  powV,  thy  heav'nly  state 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands. 
Thy  saints  are  rul'd  by  love  ; 

And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Tho'  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

PART  H. — C.  M. 

The  Goodness  of  God. 
r  Q  WEET  is  the  mem'ry  ot  thy  grace^ 

O  My  God,  my  heav'nly  King  ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 

In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

8  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 
His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 

Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines 
And  ev'ry  want  supplies. 

9  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 
On  thee  for  daily  food. 

Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat. 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

10  How  kind  are  thy  compassions.  Lord ! 
How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 

^ut  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

11  Creatures  with  all  their  endless  race 
Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim  ; 

put  saints  that  taste  thy  richer  grace 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

PAET  III.— C.  M» 

Mercy  to  Sufferers. 
|2T    ETev'ry  tongue  thy  goodness  speak 
JLj  Thou  sov'reigu  Lord  of  all ; 


PSALM  146.  (528 

Tiiy  strength *ning  hands  uphold  the  weak, 

And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 
13   When  -orrow  bows  the  spirit  down^ 
'      Or  virtue  lies  distrest 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown^ 

Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 
114-  The  Lord  supports  our  sinking  daySj 

And  guides  ouj'  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways. 
And  all  his  wo.ds  are  truth. 
;15   He  knows  the  pain  his  servants  fed, 
i       He  hears  his  children  cry  ; 
'  And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil. 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

16  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 

He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  lov-e 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

17  (His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slajj 
And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 

But  none  that  sei  ve  the  Lord  shall  say, 

«♦  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain.''] 
38  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise. 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad  ; 
jLet  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 

The  honours  of  their  God. J 


P 


PSALM  CXIiVI.-»-L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodiiess  and  Truth. 
RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 


In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  ; 
Now  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode. 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 
2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  pow'rs. 
While  immortality  endures  ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'e;-  be  past, 
lyiiile  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 


524)  PSALM  147. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  ti'ust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust  ; 
Their  breath  departs,  thei   pomp  and  pow'r 
And  thoughts  all  vani-h  in  an  hour, 

4  rfappy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Isra'l's  God  :    He  ma  le  the  sky. 
And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train. 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

5  Hi^  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 

He  saves  th'  oppest,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 
He  sends  thelab'rin?  conscience  peace. 
And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

6  The  Lord  to  sight  restores  the  blind  ; 
T!)e  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 
He  helps  the  stranj^er  in^distress. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

7  He  loves  the  saints,  he  knows  them  well; 
But  tui'ns  the  wicked  down  to  hell  : 
Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns  ; 

Piaise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 


PSALM   CXLVII. L»  M. 

The  Divine  Nature,  Providence  and  Grace* 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise; 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 
»  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  : 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul. 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heav'nly  flames. 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names. 
His  sov'reigu  wisdom  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  hi?  might  ; 
And  all  his  glories  infinite  ; 


1 


PSALM  147.  (526 

.He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
i  And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 
'3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 

Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky  • 

There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  tain, 

Nor  lets  the  drops  desce.  d  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn  ; 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply. 
And  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry, 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  fo'  ce, 
t  The  vig'rous  man,  the  warlike  horse, 

'  The  sp;  iiihtly  wit,  the  active  limb  ; 
.  All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 
I  8   But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight  ; 
j   He  views  his  children  with  delight  ; 
;  He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear. 
And  finds  and  loves  his  image  there. 


PART  II. L.   M. 

Summer  and  Winter. 

-9  T    ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 

-i_i  And  make  his  honours  knov\*n  abroad: 
Por sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  toiaise. 
And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise. 

10  Our  children  live  secure  and  blest  ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  restj 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessin   s  to  their  meat. 

11  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains. 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains  ; 

His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends. 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

12  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground; 
His  hail  descends  with  dreadful  sound  ;  ^ 
His  icy  bands  the  rivers  hold, 

And  terror  arras  his  wintiy  ,cold; 


5^6) 


PSALM  148; 


13  He  bids  the  warmer  breezes  blow. 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow. 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  [raise. 

14  Thi  o'  all  our  realm  his  laws  are  shown; 
His  gospel  thro'  the  nation  known  ; 

He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd  his  word 
To  ev'ry  land  ;  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLVIII. — P.M.B. 

Universal  Praise, 

YE  boundless  realms  of  joy. 
Exalt  your  Maker's  tame  ; 
His  praise  your  song;  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame  : 

Your  voices  raise,  ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim,  to  sing  his  p  aise. 

2  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night. 
And  sun.  that  guid'st  the  day. 

Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light. 

To  him  your  homage  pay  : 

His  praise  declare,  ye  heav'ns  above, 
And  clouds  that  move  in  liquid  air. 

3  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holv  name. 
By  whose  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came  ; 

And  all  shall  last,  from  changes  free  ; 
His  firm  decree  stands  ever  fast. 

4  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay, 
Praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales. 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glitt'ring  scales  ; 

Fire,  hail,  and  snow,  and  misty  air, 

And  mnds  that,  where  he  bids  them,  blow. 

5  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd  ; 


PSALM  149*  (527 


iBy  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  design'd  ; 
I     By  ev'ry  beast,  and  creeping  thing, 
'     And  fowl  of  wing,  his  name  be  blest, 
'6  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 
'With  those  of  humbler  frame, 
And  judges  of  the  earth, 
'His  matchless  praise  proclaim  : 
'      In  this  design,  let  youths  with  maids, 
'     And  hoary  heads  with  children  join, 
17  United  zeal  be  shown, 
{His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 
(Whose  t'Jorious  name  alone 
(Deserves  our  endless  praise  : 

Earth's  utmost  ends  his  power  obey  ; 

His  glorious  sway  the  sky  transcends, 
.8  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
:  He  sets  them  up  on  high. 
And  favours  Israel's  race, 
■Who  still  to  him  are  nigh  : 
j      O  therefore  raise  your  grateful  voice^ 

And  still  rejoice  the  Lord  to  praise. 


PSALM    CXLIX. C.    M» 

I  Praise  God,  all  his  Saints. 

LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice. 


A' 


And  let  your  songs  be  new 
Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
I      His  later  wonders  show. 
j2  The  jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 
I      Shall  their  Redeemer  sing  ; 
I  And  Gentile  nation?  join  the  praise, 
,      While  Zion  owns  her  King 
j  3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  thejust  ; 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek  that  lies  despis'd  in  dust 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 


S28)  PSALM  150^ 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  king, 
Ev'n  on  a  dying  bed  ; 

And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sing. 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues. 
Their  hand  shall  wield  the  sword  ; 

And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 

6  When  Chiist  his  judgment-seat  ascends-. 
And  bids  the  world  appear, 

Thrones  a"e  prepar'd  for  all  his  friends 
Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron-rod 
Nations  that  dar'd  rebel ; 

And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God, 
On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 

8  The  royal  smners,  bound  in  chains. 
New  triumph  shall  aiford  : 

Such  honour  for  the  saint  remains  : 
Praise  ye  and  love  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CL.-^C.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

IN  God*s  own  house  pronounce  his  praise. 
His  grace  he  there  reveals  ; 
To  heav'n  your  joy  and  wonder  raise. 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move. 
While  you  rehease  his  deeds  ; 

But  the  great  work  ot  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath. 
Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 

Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


*END   OF  THE  PSALMS. 


*' 


pope's  universal  prayer.     (529 

FATHER  of  ALL  !  in  ev'ry  age. 
In  ev'ry  clime  adoi'd, 
By  saint,  by  savage,  and  by  sage, 
Jehovah,  Jove,  or  Lord  I 

2  Thou  great  First  Cause,  least  understood  ; 
Who  all  my  sense  contin'd 

To  know  but  this,  that  Thou  art  God, 
And  that  myself  am  blind  : 

3  Vet  gave  me,  in  this  dark  estate. 
To  see  the  good  from  ill  ; 

And  binding  nature  fast  in  fate. 
Left  free  the  human  will. 

4  What  conscience  dictates  to  be  done. 
Or  warns  me  not  to  do  : 

This,  teach  me  more  than  hell  to  shurij 
That,  more  than  heav'n  pursue. 

5  Whai  blessings  thy  free  bounty  gives. 
Let  me  not  cast  away  ; 

For  God  is  paid,  when  man  receives — 
T'  enjoy,  is  to  obey. 

6  Vet  not  to  eaith's  contracted  span 
Thy  goodness  let  me  bound  ; 

Or  think  Thee  Lord  alone  of  man. 
When  thousand  worlds  are  round  .• 

7  Let  not  this  weak,  unknowing  hand. 
Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw. 

And  deal  damnation  roiind  the  land. 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

8  If  I  am  right,  oh  !  teach  my  heart 
Still  in  the  right  to  stay  ; 

If  I  am  wrong,  thy  grace  impart. 
To  find  that  better  way. 

9  Save  me  alike  from  foolish  pride, 
I       Or  impious  discontent, 

[  At  aught  thy  wisdom  has  deny'd. 

Or  aught  thy  goodness  lent. 
!  10  Teacii  me  to   eel  another's  woe, 
]      To  hide  the  fault  I  see  ; 
;  That  mercy  I  to  others  show, 
!      That  mercv  show  to  me.  Uu 


^30) 


GLORIA  PATRI. 


'11   Mean  though  I  am,  not  wholly  sa. 
Since  quicken'd  by  thy  breath  ; 

Oh  !  lead  me  wheresoe'er  I  go. 
Through  this  day's  lifie  or  death. 

12  This  day,  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot  : 
All  else  benea'h  ^he  sun, 

Thou  know'st  if  best  bestow'd  or  not  : 
And  let  thy  will  be  done 

13  To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space. 
Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies  ! 

One  chorus  let  all  being  raise  ! 

All  nature's  incense  rise  !  amen 

GLORIA  PATRI  ...C  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,. 
The  God  whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 
To  all  eternity. 

L.  M. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  anc  heav'n  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  o^  old. 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  eves  more. 

P   M.  E. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
JEternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd  ; 
As  heretofore  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  so  for  evermore. 


FINIS. 


AN 

ALPHABETICAL  TABLE, 

Akowing  where  to  find  each  Psalm  or  Hymn  by  its- 
beginning. 

PS  ALMST  HYMNS 

A  page. 

A  certain  beggar  poor  and  blind            -  -        45 

A  helpless  creature  here  1  lie             -  -           216 

Alas  can  such  a  wretch  be  sav'd              -  180 

Ali  faithful  teachers  well  do  know         -  -       117 

All  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice  -                527 

Amidst  thy  wrath  remember  love          ■»  -         37& 

Among  th'  assemblies  of  the  great  ..               434? 

Among  the  princes  earthly  gods         -  -         437 

And  must  this  body  die             -  -              ^28 

And  will  the  God  of  grace             -         m  -      434 

A  palace  in  the  sinner's  heart             -  -                 53 

A  place  where  wickedness  abound         -  -      143 

Approach  dear  youth,  unto  the  Lord  -             200 

A  precious  gift  on  man  bestow'd          -  -         295 

Are  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools              -  -        397 

Are  we  baptiz'd  in  Christ  our  Lord  -              104 

Are  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown  -            349 

Arise  and  shine,  thy  light  is  come  -         -         28 

As  faithful  shepherds  of  the  Lord  -               10 

As  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flow'rs  -           -    226 

As  Peter  fished  all  the  night             -  -            101 

A  sower  that  goes  forth  to  sow             '  -          42 

As  the  Galatians  vainly  dream'd  -                  56 

Awake  my  soul,  my  mind  awake         -  -        239 

Awake  my  soul  to  sound  his  praise  -              471 

A  worldling,  wretched,  vile  and  base  -         93 

A  wretched  pian,  both  dumb  and  d^af  -            1^6 


5^2)  INDEX. 

B  pag^ 

Behold,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes  *               431 

Behold  the  love,  the  gen'roiis  love  -          -         Sr* 

Behold  the  morning  sun             -  -              356 

Behold  the  lofty  sky        '  -                -  .       355 

Behold  us.  Lord,  and  let  our  cry  -                   397 

Be  sober  watching  unto  pray'r  -             -          85 

Be  strong  ye  brethren  in  the  Lord  -           J35 

Be  thou  my  safeguard,  O  my  God  -            -       315 

Be  thou  my  troubled  soul  at  peace  -               291 

Beware,  the  Saviour  gave  command  -        107 

Be  ye  not  indolent             .             .  -                 277 

Bless  us  dear  Lord,  departing  hence  -              3 

Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place      -  -      337 
Blest  is  the  man,  whose  breast  can  move         -        383 

Blest i^the  nation  where  the  Lord  -               372 

Blow  ve  the  trumpets,  blow             -  «          323 

c 

Cast  all  your  cares  upon  the  Lord 

Children  in  years,  or  knowledge  young 

Christ  gave  the  solemn  g- eat  command 

Christ  my  rock,  my  sure  de  ence 

Christ's  servants  should  not  be  afraid     - 

Come  all  ye  weary  sinners,  come 

Come  blessed  spirit  from  above 

Come  holy  ghost,  our  souls  inspire 

Come  holy  spirit  condescend 

Come  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 

Gome  let  us  join  to  praise  our  God 

Come  let  us  praise  our  God 

Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

Come  let  us  praise  God's  holy  name 

Come  O  thou  blessed  comforter 

Come,  O  thou  prince  of  glory  come 

Come  sinners  to  the  gospel  feast  - 

Come  to  the  fe^st  of  heav'nly  wine 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord 

Come  ve  who  are  the  bidden  guests 

Cemniit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  who  &,c.    - 


INDEX.  (533 
pu-:e 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  in  troubles  &,c.    212 

Could  I,  with  ton;;^ues  of  angels  speak     -  -        46 

Could  we  O  Savioui-,  worthy  be          -         -  5 

D 

Dear  Jesus  here  we  now  attend             -  -           2 

Dear  Lord  accept  my  evening  song         -  -    247 

Dear  Saviour,  bounteous  are  thy  hands  -          105 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now          -  -         215 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record         -         -  413 

Didst  thou  O  Saviour  !  condescend  -           21 

Dread  5ov'reign,  let  mv  evening  song       -  -     253 

E 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay             -  -         405 

Eternal  praises  to  my  Lord             -             -  217 

Eternal  praises  to  the  Lord                   -  -         163 

Exalt  the  Lord,  our  God                 -             -  ■   453 

Exceeding  great  is  the  reward             -  -          233 

F 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known              -             -  391 

Father  of  all,  in  ev'ry  age             -  -            529 

Father  of  mercies  bow  thine  ear          -  -         334 

Father  of  mercies  in  thy  house                   -  -      174 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright  -        368 

Fools  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say         -  349 

For  ever-blessed  be  the  Lord             -  -        520 

For  ever  shall  my  song  record                   -  440 

From  age  to  age,  exalt  his  name                 -  467 

Fiom  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  -           479 

Fiom  foes  that  round  us  rise             -  -         402 

From  God  above,  the  God  of  heav'n         -  80 

G 

Give  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above         -  466 

Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name  -         463 

Give  thanks  to  God,  the  so v' reign  Lord  -      511 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ve  sons  of  fame          -  -           367 

Gloria  Patri            *-             -             -             -  530 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God  this  night              -  -           252 

God  "did  to  father  Abrah'm  say        -  -        175 
Uu2 


S34)  INDEX. 

page 

God  hath  commanded  in  his  word  -            205 

God  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  tor  me  ..           237 

God  ill  his  earthly  temple  lays         -  -         438 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints  ..                    3b8 

God  lov'd  the  world  beyond  degree  -                    89 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope  -                   421 

God  of  eternal  lOve             -             -  -             46S 

God  of  my  mercy,  and  my  praise  -             -    472 

God  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth  -           417 

God  of  my  life  look  gently  down  -                 381 

God  of  my  life  to  thee             -            _  w           333 

Good  i^  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King  -          -      405 

God's  faithful  promises  aie  sure  -                   8 

God's  word  of  prophecies  are  giv'n  -            -        39 

Go  ye  my  servants,  go  ye  forth         -  -           296 

Grant  us  dear  Lod,  our  daily  bread  -             55 

Grant  us  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray  -             -      22^ 

Great  are  the  mercies  of  our  God  -             288 

Great  comforts  does  the  Saviour  give  -         81 

Great  comforts  it  must  needs  afford  -              137 

Great  God  attend  to  my  complaint  -               406 

Great  God  defend  us  in  this  storm  -             -     326 
Great  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow         -      253 

Great  God,  how  oft  did  Isra'l  prove  -            -       430 

Great  God,  should  we  thy  grace  abuse  -        llO 

Great  God,  thy  providence  and  care  -            293 

Great  God  whose  universal  sway  -                 418 

Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high         -  -         511 

Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might      -  474 

Great  is  the  Lord,  our  God             -  .-      391 

Great  shepherd  of  thine  Israel  -                   432 

H 

Had  not  the  blessed  son  of  god  • 

Had  not  the  god  of  truth  and  love 
Happy  are  they,  and  truly  bless'd 
Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord 
Happy  the  city  where  their  sons 
Happy  the  soul  where  grace  resides 


INDEX,  (^35 
page 

Happy  the  youth  that  soon  begin         -  -        199 

Have  mercy  gracious  Lord,  forgive  -         181 

jHave  mercy  Lord,  on  us  we  pray             -  la-i 

'Hear  me,  O  god,  nor  hide  thy  face             -  455 

iHear  what  the  great  apostle  saith  -          269 

He  comes!  he  comes  !  the  judge  severe  -       231 

Help,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail             -  .       347* 

Here  blessed  Jesus,  we  appear             _  .             1 

Here  we  commit  unto  the  dust          -  -           226 

He  reigns  :  the  Lord  the  Saviour  reigns  -         450 

IHerodians  and  Pharisees             -             -  -           139 

jHe  that  hath  made  his  refuge,  god             -  443 

JHigh  in  the  heavens,  eternal  god              -  375 

'How  awful  is  thy  chast'ning  rod         -  -         426 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet             -  r             325 

How  bless'd  are  they,  who  always  strive  »       78 

I  How  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep  -           481  ^ 

;Hovv  bless'd  are  they,  who  love  the  Lord  -          86 

How  bless'd  are  they  who  take  delight  -       -      91 

How  blest  the  man  to  whom  his  god  -          370 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear              ,  .    502 
How  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise         -         -      351 

How  great  was  our  dear  Lord's  distress  -           49 

How  greatly  will  my  soul  rejoice             -  232 

How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  -           348 

How  precious  is  god's  holy  word              -  199 

How  thankful  the  apostles  were                -  142 

I 

I  b'Heve in  one  almighty  god               -  .        269 

1  lift  my  soul  to  GOD             -             -         -  362 

I  love  the  LORD,  he  heard  my  cries             -  478 

1  sojourn  as  a  stranger  here             -             -  320 

I  travel  into  distant  lands              -         -  .          319 

I  waited  patient  for  the  LORD           ^             .  381 

I  win  extol  thee,  lord,  on  high             -  -      368 

Immanuel,  we  sing  thy  praise             -  .             15 

Tm  call'd  to  camp,  to  leave  my  home         -  313 

If  GOD  succeed  not  all  the  cost             -  .        505 

Ifwe  profess  to  love  the  Lord        *            *  250 


586)  INDEX, 

page 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee          -  -         514.^ 

In  anger,  LORD,  do  not  chastise             -  -           341  ( 

In  auty  we  are  bound  to  praise         -           -  178 

In  god's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise  -     528; 

In  haste,  O  god,  attend  my  call             -  -        415 

In  Judah  cod  of  old  was  known                  -  424 1 

In  parables  the  Lord  doth  shew                 -  40' 

In  sweet  exalted  strains             .             -  -       168: 

In  thee,  great  god,  with  songs  of  praise  -       358  i 

In  unity  and  peace                 -                 -  -37 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart         -             -  508; 

It  is  a  gift  from  god  above                  -  -           291- 

It  is  a  duty  christians  owe             -             -  35 

It  is  the  LORD,  our  Saviour's  hand      -  -         457 

It  would  be  preaching  Christ  in  vain  -         115; 

J 

Jesus  invites  his  saints  -  -  - 

Je'^us,  my  hope  and  confidence 

Jesus,  my  righteousness 

Jesus,  our  lord,  ascend  thy  throne 

Jesus  our  lord,  to  heav'n  is  gone    - 

Jesus,  physician  of  the  soul 

Jesus,  poor  sinners  will  receive 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 

Jesus  the  great  and  mi'i,hty  lord 

Jesus  the  great  High  Priest 

Jesus,  the  patient's  surest  friend 

Jesus,  thou  everlasting  word 

Jesus,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  lord  is  come 

Judge  me,  O  god,  and  plead  my  cause 

Judge  n?e,  O  lord,  and  prove  my  ways 

Just  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word    - 

L 

Let  all  in  heav*n  their  praises  bring 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Let  hearty  thanks  and  praise  be  paid  , 

Letev'ry  tongue  thy  goodness  speak  ^    -? 


INDEX.  (5^7 

i               .              .      L  page 

[Let  GO©  arise  in  all  his  might             -  -          411 

l|l,et  thanks  and  praises  be  to  god             -  -310 

^et  us  Join  lo  praise  our  maker         •  -           303 

jijUet  wilful  sinners  boast  and  say             -  -          148 

|jf4et  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice          •  -             456 

\Uei  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice.             -  -       389 

fjiiei  Zion  praise  the  mighty  eon             -  -          525 

^^^et  Zion  sing  her  songs  of  praise      -  -          169 

liife  is  the  time  to  serve  the  lord  -             322 

tjitany  and  suffrages             -             -  -               155 

iLong  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  thy  name            -  521 

Lons.  did  both  Kings  and  Prophets  wait  -       12 

iio  !  what  an  entertaining  sight             -  -         509 

I  Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear             -  -        214> 

Lord,  for  the  just  thou  dost^provide     -  -         318 

Lo  d,  here  I  am  to  do  thy  will         -   '  -             196 

•Lo-d,  how  distressed  is  my  mind         -  -           311 

|Lord  I  am  pain'd,  but  1  resign         -  -         294 

Lord  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove  -              352 

JLord  I  am  vile  conceiv'd  in  sin                 -  394 

Lord,  I  commit  myself  to  thee  -               317 

Lord,  T  prepare  to  take  repose  -           .    24S 

Lord,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults  -             442 

Lord,  in  the  mornin:!;  thou  shalt  hear  -         340 

JLord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days         -  -      373 

'  ord  look  on  this  our  panting  earth         -  -         328 

ordof  the  worlds  above                 -  -              435 

ord  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind  -       436 

ord  thou  hast  scourg'd  our  cfuil'y  land  -         403 

_ord,  thou  hast  -^een  mv  soul  s  nce-e  -           354 

JLord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  _               339 

pLord, 'tis  a  plea- ant  thing  to  stan'J         -  -         446 

'Lord,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man     •  -         520 

JLord,  when  I  count  thv  me*cie-  o'er  -                516 

'Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high  -             412 

■Lord,  Ivhen  I  view  thy  mighty  pow'r  -              257 

Lord,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  Old  -              3S6 

jLord,  we  return  our  praise  to  thee        «  -          255 


^38)  INDEX. 

Mercyand  judgment  are  my  song  -             -      454 

Mine  eyes  and  my    esii'e             -  -              obo 

Must  1  in  judgment  stand             -  «        -        230 

My  God  accept  my  ea  ly  vows             -  -         517 

My  God,  how  many  are  my  fears  -                 33^ 

My  God  in  whom  are  all  the  springs  -                 400 

My  God,  my  poriion,  and  my  love  -               301 

My  God,  my  evei  lastinii,  hope             -  -         4151 

My  GO  !,  since  thou  hast  rais  d  me  up  -           219 

My  God  the  spring  of  all  my  joys         r  -       2831 

My  God  the  steps  of  pious  men  -                 377 

My  God  .as  with  me  all  the  night  -          -         244 

My  child  lie  still  to  rest  and  sleep     -  -            335' 

My  heait  rejoices  in  thy  name             -  -         370! 

My  hope, my  portion,  and  my  God  -               2871 

My  Lord  and  Saviour  govern  me  -             ■»       20S 

My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love             ^  -              34G 

My  righteous  judge,  my  giacious  cod  -        518 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend  -                 416 

My  shepherd  will  sur.ply  my  need  -         -           3611 

My  son,  give  unto  me  thy  heart         -  *           289 

My  soul  doth  thi-st  for  srace  divine  -             282 

My  soul  repeat  his  praise                     -  -          4581 

My  soul  sha  1  worship  thee                 -  -            240 

My  soul,  thy  gre  t  Creator  praise  -                460i 

My  soul  to  God  return                 -  -            ,    264* 

My  spi  it  looks  to  God  alone          -  -           404j 

My  spi'it  sinks  within  me  Lord         -  •           384> 

My  thankful  tribute  I  will  pay          -  -             245i 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  fr-iend  r             -      342 

My  warfare  now  will  soon  be  o  er  -              2131 

/        N  I 

No  sleep,  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 

Not  in  deception  or  d-s^^uise 

Not  only  hearers  of  the  word  •         ♦ 

Not  ourse'ves  who  are  but  dust 

Jfow  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing 


INDEX,  (589 
page 

fow  from  my  bed  of  sleep  I  rise          -  -        238 

^^ow  from  the  /oaring  lion's  rage  -               360 

fow  I'm  convinced  the  Lord  is  kind  -        42(> 

tow  I  awake  to  pr  aise  my  Lord          -  -             242       ,« 

Tow  let  a  spacious  wot  Id  arise                 -  258        ** 

low  may  the  God  of  pow'r  and  grace  -         357 

Tow  my  departure  i-  at  hand             -  -            222 

^^ow  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid        -  -       410 

'^iow  we  depart,  we  sing  and  pray  -                4i 

[  o 

i  blessed  comforter  draw  near             -  -         J 77 

blessed  truth,  the  gospel  shews               -  71 

blessed  word,  our  Lord  expr«ss'd  -          125 

christian  brethren,  marvel  not         -  -               96 

^  church,  ado;  e  and  wonder         -  -         -       199 

}  comforter  of  cod  come  down         -  -               87 

ii)'all  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows             -  19$ 

i)  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy              .  -          390 

j)  for  a  true  and  living  faith                  .  ,               268i 

ij)  gracious  Saviour,  pity  me         «         •  .         28T 

j)  God,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries             .  39S 

|il>God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs  -           447 

0  happy  man  whose  soul  is  fill'd         .  .             505 

p  happy  youth  that  fear  the  Lord             .  20S 

]i)  happy  where  such  grace  is  found  .             14ft 

>  hark  !  unto  the  sounding  bell         .  .              153 

!)h  bless  the  Lord  my  soul                 .  .         458 

)h  what  a  stiff  rebellious  house             -  -       428 

)  head  so  full  of  bruises              .              .  .         187 

3  h  ighth  and  depth  of  boundless  love  .               92 

3  holy  father,  gracious  Lord           .         •  .         274? 

3  holy  father,  righteous  cod                .  .              151 

p  Jesus,  ^ithful  Shepherd,  Lord         ,  .        207 

p  Jesus  !  thou  my  precious  friend  .               194 

\j  King  of  glory,  David's  son          .  .             27 

0  letme  look  to  Golgatha         .                    .  66 

O  let  me  praise  my  Saviour's  love  ,             241 

0  kord,  our  Lord  how  wond'raus  great  S^?* 


540) 


INDEX. 


O  Lord,  ouf  mighty  Father,  thou         , 

O  may  1  know  the  grace  o^  cod 

O  may  my  soul  increase  and  grow 

O  may  my  soul  with  thee  unite         , 

O  mii^iiiy  God,  thou  virgin  son  . 

Once  more  our  harvesting  is  o'er 

Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day 

On  Jordan's  rugged  banks  1  stand 

O  precious  g'.ft  tVom  cod  above 

O  precious  word  the  Saviour  spake 

O  that  I  could  repent 

O  that  ray  heart  could  melt  with  woe 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 

O  thou  from  all  eternity 

O  thou  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 

O  thou  who.~e  justice  reigns  on  high 

Our  days  on  earth  are  sad  and  few 

Our  God.  our  help  in  ages  past 

Our  righteousness  must  far  exceed 

Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress 

O  wonderous  and  myst'ry  great 

O  wond'rous  love,  beyond 

P 
Praise  be  unto  my  gracious  Lord 
Praise  thou  my  soul,  the  Lord  on  high 
Praise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  its  good  to  laise 
Pray'r  will  at  last  an  answer  gain 
Preserve  me  Lord,  in  time  of  need 
Protect  us,  Lord,  from  fatal  harm 

R 

Real  christians  need  not  fear  to  die 
Rebuke  me  not  in  anger  Lord 
Return  O  God  of  love,  return 
Reniiember  man,  that  awful  day 


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page 

*|le]oice,  the  Lord  is  King             .                        ..  331 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lord              ...  12 

'^Rejoice  ye  righteous  in  the  Lord               ,  371 

i                        s            ■  • 

^'Saiut  Paul  advises  follow  me                .             .  139 

■Salvation  is  for  ever  nigh               .                  ;  437 

|3ee  what  a  livinii,  stone             .             ,         .  480 

i'Saew  mercy,  Lord,  reveal  thy  pcw'r             .  149 

^3hine,  mighty  God,  on  Z  on  shine             ,  410 

jShould  it  not  be  our  chiel  concern          .             ,  202 

'Should  they  who  have  been  dearly  bought         .  131 

jShou!d  we  be  debtors  to  the  flesh              .  108 

^hould  we  not  glory  in  the  cause               ,  126 

Should  we  our  members  yield              .              .  106 

Should  we  nol  thanic  and  piaise  our  God          .  329 

Should  we  receive  that  grace  in  vain             .  50 

Dhow  pity.  Lord-,  O  Lord,  forgive           '  ^  39l< 

Since  God  has  thus  otdain'd  it  so             .  308 

Sing  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord         .                 .  409 

iSirig  to  the  Lord,  aloud                     ,                 .  433 

,Smg  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands                  ,  449 

■Songs  of  immortal  prase  belong             .             .  473^ 

jSoon  as  1  heard  my  father  say                  .          .  36S 

Speak,  O  ye  Judges  of  the  earth              .              •  401 

'Strange  is  the  faithful  chiistian's  life             .  121 

'Supported  by  especial  grace             .               ,  41 

Sweet  is  the  mem' ry  of  thy  grace             .         •  522 

Sweet  is  the  work,  mv  God,  my  King              .  445 

T 

It  alee  up  yom^  cross  and  follow  me.             .  279 

JTeach  me  the  measures  of  my  days                 ,  380 

jTe  Deum  Laudamus                 ,             .                 ,  305 

■Thank  God,  my  journey  now  is  o'er         ,         .  321 

I  Thanks  be  to  God,  who  heard  our  pray'r         .  164 

!  Thanks  unto  thee,  O  Loid,  we  give             .  L54. 

That  blessed  gospel  we  are  taught                  .  141 

That  great  example  Jesus  set                 .             .  7G 

That  steward  accus'd  to  his  Lord        ,             .  109> 

Vv 


S42) 


INDEX. 


Thee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength 

The  Almii^hty  reigns,  exalteVl  high 

The  best  of  counsels  we  can  give 

The  bless'd  and  saving  grace  oC  God 

The  christian  church  should  well  partake 

The  christian  lie  should  ever  be 

The  chii  tian  suff' rings  here  below  ^ 

The  duty  first  on  us  enjoin'd 

The  fall  of  man  how  deep  and  great 

The  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord 

The  Feast  of  Easte.  was  enjoin'd 

The  ^iloiies  of  my  Maker,  God 

The  God  Jehovah  ;  eigns 

The  gieat  Apostle  gave  command 

The  great  command  Jehovah  gave 

The  g.ace  of  God  be  v^ith  you  hence 

The  King  of  Saints,  how  fair  his  iace 

Thelabouis  ofour  teacheis  bless 

The  leper  in  his  painful  case 

The  lepers  with  their  sores  oppress'd 

The  Lord  be  prais'd,  the  storxn  is  past 

The  Lord  is  come,  the  heav'ns  proclaim 

The  Lord,  grant  you  that  lining  faith 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  liii,ht 

The  Lord,  the  sov'reign  K  ng 

The  Lo'd,  who  recommendeth  pray'r 

The  Lord  who  reigns  above  the  skies 

The  Lord  who  knoweth  all  we  need 

The  Lord  who  doth  my  wants  su  ply 

The  Lord  will  build  his  church  again 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

The  promise  made  to  Abraham 

The  pt  ie  ^ts  and  Levites  sent  to  John  . 

The  Publican  and  Pharisee 

The  Saviour's  love  will  ne'er  grow  faint 

The  soul  renew'd  by  g;"ac.'  divine 

The  time  of  Jusus  being  a'  hand 

The  tructh  which  chri^trians  once  receiv*d 


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page 

The  way  of  life  remairi'd  conceal'd             ,  24 

Fuey,  who  that  saced  office  bear          .  .       122 

irhis  body  in  ihe  crrave  ib  laid               .  ,         227 

'Fhis  dav  is  spent,  the  night  is  come         .  .       246 

This  is  fo  "  us  a  ha:;py  day              .              .  .71 

r.iis  i^  the  doct  ine  chri-T'tians  need         ,  .          14^ 

This  is  the  fea^t  o'heav'nly  v.  ine         .  »         185 

This  spacioui  earth  is  all  the  Lord's             .  361 

rho'  dead  in  sin,  i  once  had  lain          .  .         2r3 

T;»;".i  CO  .ii'o'.ter,  we  pray  draw  near              .  177 

iPi  )u  God  oHove,  thou  ever  blest         .  ,       500 

riviu  -jord,  f  om  wHoti  ail  blessings  flow  .      210 

Tho  1  sov'rei  <n  great,  almij^hty  God  .           314 

Though  all  ihe  c  lan  in  'S  of  my  H'e         .  275 

Tri  IS  did  the  5on.>  of  Ab  ah'm  pass         .  .      176 

Xh-is  I  re-olv'd,  befo  e  the  Lord               .  379 

Thuij  saith  (he  Lord,  your  work  is  vain  .          382 

Thy  ceaseies^  unexhausted  love              .  .           165 

Thy  grace,  dea    Saviour,  let  me  ^eel         •  .  312 

Tiiv  heav'nlv  blessing,  Je?ius  g'ant  .          206 

Thy  works  of  gloiy,  mighty  Lord              ,  469 

'Tis  by    hv  strength,  the  mountains  stand  .       407 

To  be  a  holy  sacrifice                  .              .  .30 

To  bear  the  cross  a  few  days  more              .  234 

To  bear  the  bessed  Saviour's  cross         .  .       280 

To  be  at  peace  with  ev'ry  man               .  -.         33 

To  orod  I  cry'd,  with  mournful  voice  .          425 

To  'l^od  1  made  my  sorrows  known         .  ,        51S 

To  God,  the  g  eat,  the  ever  blest         .  .         465 

To  heav'n  I  lift  my  waiting  eves                  ,  501 

To  Jesus  Ch'ist,  our  living  head                   .  6S 

To  live  in  Christ,  is  life  indeed                     .  221 

To  our  Almighty  •IMake'^  God         .             ,  451 

To  prav,  and  nevermore  to  cease         ,  .         284 

To  shew  how  humble  christians  ought         .  61 

To  such  is  hless'd,  theiv  marriage  day  .           31 

To  the  Co-inthian  church                  .  .         129 

To  thee,  mo-t  high  and  holy  God             .  423, 

T«  thee,  my  God,  and  Saviour^  1         ;  .      '4t^^ 


S44)  INDEX. 

To  thee  my  God,  I  humbly  bow 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries 
To  thee,  O  God  of  truth  and  love 
To  thee,  O  Saviour,  glory  be 
To  thee  great  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King 
Turn  ye  to  me,  thus  saith  the  Lord 
'Twas  for  ou.  sake,  eternal  God 
'Twas  in  the  watches  of  the  night 
^T  was  the  commission  of  our  Lord 

u 

XJnshaken  as  the  sacred  hill 

Up  from  my  youth,  my  Isra'l  say 

Unto  the  Lord,  my  gracious  God  i 

Unto  thy  Zion,  Lord,  return 

V 

Vain  man  on  foolish  pleasures  bent 

w 

We  are  by  the  Apostle  taught 
We  are  instructed  by  the  Lord 
We  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good 
We  cannot  be  the  heirs  of  grace 
We  humbly  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord 
We  must  be  merciful  and  kind  , 

We  praise  the  blessed  lamb  of  God 
We  praise  thee,  Jesus,  gracious  Lord 
We  praise  the  Lord,  whose  love  is  great 
We  should  possess  the  Saviour's  mind 
What  caus'd  a  deep  and  mournful  sound 
What  crosses  and  afflictions  meet 
What  do  ve  think  of  Christ  indeed 
What  evil  can  such  teachers  do         , 
What  shall  I  render  to  m}"  God 
When  angels  shall  their  trumpets  sound 
When  Christ  descending  from  the  skies 
When  Christ  Jerusalem  beheld 
When  Christ  let  his  disciples  know 
When  Christ,  the  blessed  Saviour  died 
■Whein  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend 


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page 

>Vhen  Christ  was  on  the  mount  reveal 'd             .  38 

iA^hen  ';.o  I  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong             .  351 

iVaen  God  pro^ok'd  with  daring  ciimes         .  470 

'»Vhen  God  restor'd  our  captive  sta'.e              .  504* 

When  Isra'l  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand             .  476 

When  Is-a'l  sinn'd  the  FiOrd  repiov'd         .'  429 

When  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand              .  516 

When  Jesus  did  from  heav'n  descend                  .  18 

When  Jesus  in  the  temple  stay'd       .      «           «  29 

When  Jesus  on  the  cross  I  see               .             .  67 

iWhen  Jesus  taught  the  Jews  of  old              .  57 

jWhen  Jesus'  time  was  rully  come              .            .  5^3 

When  Jesus  unto  Jordan  came                  .  25 

•When  John  in  prison  canie  to  hear             .  9 

When  man's  account  to  light  is  brought         .  136 

jWhen  overwhelm'd  with  ginef             .             .  403 

When  the  disciples  refuge  sought               ,  72 

When  the  distress'd  disciples  were                 .  34 

When  the  first  parents  of  our  race         .             .  262 

W  len  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  juSt         .  344 

When  times  of  troubles  are  at  hand                  .  26 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distt  ess         .  21S 

When  we  our  gracious  Lord  entreat             .  134 

When  we.  our  weary  limbs  to  rest             -         .  513 

Where  ever  faithful  souls  arejoin'd             .  285 

Where  shall  the  man  be  found              .                  .  363 

Where  eer  the  gospel  truth  is  taught              .  113 

W  nlst  shepherd's  kept  their  flocks  by  night  14 

Who  hath  believ'd  thv  sacred  woid              .  64 

Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill            ■  .                  .  ^50 

Who  will  arise  and  plead  my  right             ,  448 

Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay              •         .  338 

Whv  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor           .           ,  392 

Why  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far                  .  345 

Whv  doth  the  wealthy  wicked  boast           .  377 

Whv  has  mv  God,  my  soul  forsook           •       .  358 

"*^^hv  should  I  vex  my  soul  and  fret         .         .  375 

Why  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast         .  396 

Why  should  we  fear  the  pow'r^  ot  hell             .  70 


^46)  INDEX. 

page 

Why  should  my  heart  feel  so  dismay'd  .        271 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  .               213 

Why  should  my  soul  feel  so  dismay'd  .              300 

Will  God  for  ever  cast  us  otf             .  .421 
With  all  my  pow'rs  of  heart  and  tongue         .         514 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind         .  .      3S4i 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength  array 'd  .            44<6 

With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song  .          344 

With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth         .  .       453 

With  reverence  and  holy  fear         .  .         ,      167 

Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God  .           469 

Wo  unto  me!  how  oft  I  have                 .  ,        182 

Y 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy                 .  .           526 

Ye  careless  sons  of  men  be  wise         .  .            221 

Ye  careless  sor.ls  will  ye  delay                 .  .     2(i7 

Ye  christian  men  pray  notice  well         .  .             36 

Ye  christian  parents,  d'y  your  tears  .              225 

Ye  humble  souls  approach  you»-  God  .           322 

Ye  nations,  who  on  ea'.n, do   .well  .          ,          7 

Ye  servants  of  th'   Almighty  King  .           475 

Ye  sons  of  inen,  a  feeble  race                 .  .        444 

Ye  sons  of  men  come  one  an  J  all  :            .        95 

Ye  that  obey  the  immortal  King  .         .      510 

Ye  wUo  profess    he  Lord  to  love  .                   54 

Ye  who  profess  lo  lave  the  Lord         .  .           276 

Ye  wretched  sons  of  men  draw  near  .          63 

z 

Zion,  receive  thy  glorious  King  .        .        59 


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